Non-Discrimination Policy

CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Civil Rights regulations and policies, Forrester-Davis Development Center, Inc. is prohibited from discriminating based on:

Race
Color
National origin
Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
Religious Creed
Age
Disability
Political Beliefs
Reprisal or retaliation for prior civil right activity (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Person with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, larger print, audiotape, and American Sign Language) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at USDA Discrimination Complaint Form, from any USDA office by calling toll-free (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA.

Mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

Email: program.intake@usda.gov FAX: (833) 256-1665

A written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient details to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3207 form or letter must be submitted to USDA. The letter must contain:

Complainant’s Name
Address
Telephone Number

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) complies with all civil rights provisions of federal statutes and related authorities that prohibit discrimination in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Therefore, ARDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national origin, religion (not applicable as a protected group under the FMCSA Title VI Program),or disability in the admission, access to and treatment in ARDOT’s programs and activities, as well as ARDOT’s hiring or employment practices. Complaints of alleged discrimination and inquiries regarding ARDOT’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Civil Rights Officer Joanna P. McFadden (ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator), P. O. Box 2261, Little Rock, AR 72203, (501) 569-2298, (Voice/TTY 711), or the following email address: joanna.mcfadden@ardot.gov Free language assistance may be available upon request. This notice is available from the ADA/504/Title VI Coordinator in large print, on audiotape, and in Braille.