The Resident Opportunity Self-Sufficiency grant (ROSS) and the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) are two HUD programs of great interest to public housing residents and other housing advocates. NLIHC is pleased to announce that HUD staff will present exclusive briefings on both ROSS and RAD at United for Action, the NLIHC 2013 Housing Policy Conference and Lobby Day.The ROSS session, scheduled for Sunday, March 17 from 4 pm to 5 pm, will discuss the service coordinator model for delivery of supportive services in public housing. The requirements for applying for ROSS-Service Coordinator funding with be reviewed with a special focus on where resident associations can find assistance with the application, obtaining service partners, and securing match commitments in their communities.The session on RAD will follow on Sunday, March 17 from 5 pm to 6 pm. It will include a discussion on the need for RAD, an overview of resident rights in RAD, resident participation pre- and post-RAD conversion, including recommended best practices, relocation and right of return, and rescreening. Both sessions will be presented by senior HUD staff, who are eager to speak with residents and answer questions about these programs. United for Action will take place Sunday, March 17 through Wednesday, March 20 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Special rates are available for NLIHC members and low income attendees. The full schedule of workshops and events is available at http://bit.ly/VC4k5E. To register, go to www.nlihc.org/conference. The site includes detailed information that can help you plan your participation. Or, to download a registration form, go to http://bit.ly/WrHPhK (PDF). NLIHC members receive additional discounts on conference registration.