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) Opens a New Window.
Opens a New Window. found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html Opens a New Window. ,
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.