Sharonda H.

About Sharonda H.

As an ADA/504 Manager at Housing Opportunities Commission, I oversee and manage the agency’s reasonable accommodation and modification requests for internal employees and external tenants and customers. With over five years of experience in the field of disabilities advocacy and compliance, I have developed and implemented effective policies and procedures, engaged in interactive processes with requesters, and ensured timely and fair responses. My core competencies include:Regulatory Compliance: I monitor and evaluate the agency’s compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to disabilities, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Fair Housing Act. I also conduct quality control, issue investigation, and data analysis to ensure adherence to best practices and standards.Disabilities Advocacy: I provide disability awareness training, communication, and voter education to staff, tenants, customers, and partners, as well as advocate for the rights and needs of people with disabilities in the housing sector.My mission is to create and promote inclusive and accessible housing opportunities for people with disabilities, and to empower them to live independently and participate fully in their communities. I am passionate about advancing social justice and equity, and I enjoy working with diverse and dynamic teams that share this vision.

Experience

1. Ada 504 Manager

   Housing Opportunities Commission

   Aug 2023 — Present · US

   The ADA/504 Manager oversees and manages the agency’s reasonable accommodation/modification requests (internal employee and tenant/customer requests)This includes all aspects of the reasonable accommodation decision process, including creating an intake system, overseeing the decision making process, engaging in the interactive process with requesters, reviewing final decisions, and ensuring timely responses

Education

• Strayer University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

• Morgan State University

  Political Science, BA

  1993 — 1998

• Morgan State University

  Political Science and Government