In accordance with the Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture civil rights regulation and policies, the USDA, it Agencies, office and employees, and institution participation in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discrimination based on race, color, nation origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by the USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, ASL, etc) should contact 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 complaints 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 the USDA by:

1. Mail:

US Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avune, SW

Washington D.C. 20250-9410

2. Fax: (202)690-7442

3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.