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: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity
provider.