USDA non-discrimination statement
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 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.