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Nondiscrimination Statement
Revised 12/3/2015 Updated 12/21/2015
In accordance with Federal
civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil
rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies,
offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating
based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or
reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any
program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who
require alternative means of communication for program
information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign
Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local)
where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard
of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through
the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally,
program information may be made available in languages other
than English.
To file a program complaint of
discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html,
and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and
provide in the letter all of the information requested in the
form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866)
632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) Mail: U.S.
Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email:
program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. |
