Full Nondiscrimination Statement

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
 
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, religion, sex, gender identity (including
gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status,
income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation
for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA
 (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by
program or incident.
 
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 responsible
Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TTY) or 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 discrimination complaint, 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 al 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
(3)       Email: program.intake@usda.gov