Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Register for an upcoming PHRC event

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) offers free conferences, webinars, and in-person events throughout the year to educate on different topics related to civil rights and social justice. 

CROCs Community Plans

Lancaster Community Meeting- PHRC Overview

Want to learn more about discrimination protections in housing, employment, education, or public accommodations? Join the PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division to discuss your rights and help us ensure everyone is treated fairly.

  • Wednesday, July 23, 2025
  • 12:00-2:00 P.M.
  • Disability Empowerment Center, 941 Wheatland Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

Erie Community Meeting- PHRC Overview

Want to learn more about discrimination protections in housing, employment, education, or public accommodations? Join the PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division to discuss your rights and help us ensure everyone is treated fairly.

  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025
  • 12:00-2:00 P.M.
  • Community Resources for Independence & Voices for Independence, 1432 Wilkins Rd, Erie PA 16505 

Virtual Lunch & Learn

Curiosity in Action - 1

Curiosity in Action: Honoring the Everyday Practices that Support Trauma-Responsive Work

  • Tuesday, July 29, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS
  • Featuring Dr. Jessica Reinhardt 

Fair Housing Empower Hour

Assistance Animals - 1

Assistance Animals

Service Animal, ESA, Assistance Animal - what’s the difference? Join us to learn about how to successfully navigate assistance animal requests.

  • Wednesday, July 30, 2025
  • 12:00- 1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS
Sexual Harassment & Housing - 1

Sexual Harassment & Housing

Everyone deserves to live in housing free from harassment. Learn about fair housing protections against harassment.

  • Wednesday, August 27, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS
Local Governments - 1

Fair Housing & Local Government

Learn how governments can support needed housing opportunities for all Pennsylvanians.

  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS

2025 disABILITY Conference

2025 Disability Conference Flyer - 1

Technology and Disability: The Intersection of Success

  • Thursday, July 31, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
  • Harrisburg Hilton, One north Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17010
  • Virtual Attendance Options
  • Accessibility: ASL & Captioning Services will be provided, and the venue is fully wheelchair accessible. 

Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for an impactful day of discussion around individuals with disabilities and technology. 

This hybrid event will be held in person in Harrisburg, PA as well as online. We have a fantastic day planned, looking at the challenges and opportunities that emerging technologies present for individuals with disabilities. You can expect to learn about innovations in assistive technology, disability rights in PA, building a disability-inclusive AI ecosystem, the Commonwealth of PA's work to improve digital accessibility and more! 

There will also be opportunities to connect with new partners and learn about services and programs that are available throughout PA.

Introduction to the PHRC

Introduction to the PHRC

This virtual meeting is held to discussthe PHRC's mission and work with anyone interested in learning more about us. We will also include a Q&A session. 

  • August 12 (happens the second Tuesday of every month)
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS

Interested in providing a training session to your organization?

PHRC offers training on a variety of social justice programs tailored to the specific needs of your organization or community. 

Contact Us

If you would like more information about our upcoming PHRC events, you can call or email us.

Call the PHRC

717-787-4410

Fill out a contact us form

Contact Form

Email the PHRC

phrc@pa.gov