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>
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: <mailto:program.intake@usda.gov>
program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
