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 intuitions participating in or administering USDA Programs are Prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, nation origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), 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: How to File a Complaint, 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 for, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

mail:   u.s. department of agriculture

            Office of the Assistant secretary for civil rights

            1400 independence avenue, SW

            Washington, D.C. 20250-9410

fax:      (202) 690-7442;

email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.