Register Here: https://fordham.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xVe6wI_iTrm5d1Fvbz34zQ

Speakers:
Alexander J. Brandes, Staff Attorney, Veterans Unit Legal Services for the Hudson Valley (LSHV)
Captain Art Cody, USN (Ret.), Director of Criminal Programs Veteran Advocacy Project (VAP)
Carla M. Guzmn, Supervising Attorney, Civil Practice Veteran Advocacy Project (VAP)
Peter Kempner, Legal Director Elderly Project Director Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS)
Benjamin P. Pomerance, Deputy Director for Program Development New York State Division of Veterans Services (NYS DVS)

About the Program:
This training will provide New York State attorneys the foundation needed to screen their clients for past and present military service, basic military cultural competency, and an introduction to benefits that veterans clients may receive. The training will also review the eligibility criteria for some of the most commonly used housing benefits by low- income, disabled, and older veterans and/or their survivors, including HUD-VASH Section 8 and the Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) program. This training will equip attorneys representing clients with backgrounds in the military or armed forces in housing and other matters to successfully provide service in a culturally competent manner and be better informed about their clients applicable benefits.

Hosted by the Feerick Center Veterans Rights Project (FCVRP).

Co-sponsored by the Legal Services of the Hudson Valley (LSHV), New York State Division of Veterans Services (NYS DVS), the Veteran Advocacy Project (VAP), and Volunteers of Legal Services (VOLS).