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Human Rights Commission

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Cambridge Plain Language Guide
This guide outlines how to use plain language when you create print and digital content. When we use plain language principles to create and format our content, we make our information easier to understand.
Brochure
Resource Guide
5/7/2025
CHRC Gender Identity the Law Training
Effective Oct. 1, 2016, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in places of Public Accommodation. A place of public accommodation as defined in M.G.L.c. 272 92A includes any place open to and serving the public. This training details how businesses can comply with the state’s gender identity non-discrimination law in places of public accommodation. In addition, the training covers best practices for maintaining inclusive environments regardless of one’s gender identity.
Document
Resource Guide
6/13/2019
Bangla Housing FAQ 2023
FAQs from fair housing day 2023
Resource Guide
9/6/2023
Bangla - Affordable Housing Basics At a Glance
Applying for housing can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the information above, there are other programs and housing opportunities that may be available. For more information, please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at: mpensak@cambridgema.gov
Housing
Resource Guide
11/16/2022
Arabic Housing FAQ 2023
FAQs from fair housing day 2023
Resource Guide
9/6/2023
Arabic - Affordable Housing Basics At a Glance
Applying for housing can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the information above, there are other programs and housing opportunities that may be available. For more information, please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at: mpensak@cambridgema.gov
Housing
Resource Guide
11/14/2022
Amharic Housing FAQ 2023
FAQs from fair housing day 2023
Resource Guide
9/6/2023
Amharic - Affordable Housing Basics At a Glance
Applying for housing can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the information above, there are other programs and housing opportunities that may be available. For more information, please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at: mpensak@cambridgema.gov
Housing
Resource Guide
11/18/2022
Addressing LGBT Homelessness and Housing Discrimination
The City of Cambridge Human Rights Commission partnered with the Cambridge Continuum of Care to develop Equal Access training for local shelters.
Publication
Reports
3/30/2016
April Fair Housing Event Flyer Spanish
Flyer for April Fair Housing Library Event in Spanish
Document
Recreation Program
3/23/2023
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