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 Assistance Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
2. Fax: 202-690-7442; or 3. E-mail: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.