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