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How to File an External or Internal Program Complaint under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504, Anti-Harassment, Equal Employment Opportunity (FHWA employees, applicants only-Title VII), and/or Title VI
The FHWA has jurisdiction to investigate complaints of discrimination filed under:
- The Americans with Disabilities Act/ Section 504 Program
- The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) ...
Questions and Answers for Complaints Alleging Violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Office of Civil Rights Last Update: 4/11/19
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Complaints Investigations
The Federal Highway Administration Office of Civil Rights (HCR) is responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination that fall under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Department of Transportation implemented its Title VI program in 49 C.F.R. Part 21. Specific provisions...
Technical Assistance
As part of its responsibility for enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Federal Highway Administration Office of Civil Rights is responsible for publishing technical assistance related to Title VI. This material is intended to provide valuable information regarding Title VI for...
Title VI of The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Additional Nondiscrimination Requirements
Overview
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits discrimination based upon race, color, and national origin. Specifically, 42 USC 2000d states that “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from...
Reasonable Accommodations Program
General Overview
The FHWA Reasonable Accommodation Program is designed to assist FHWA applicants and employees with disabilities. The program provides a modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to...
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services (DBE/SS) Program
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services (DBE/SS) Program is one that has been consistently operated as an adjunct to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program; statutory authorization exists for the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) implementation of the program...
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE) is a legislatively mandated USDOT program that applies to Federal-aid highway dollars expended on federally-assisted contracts issued by USDOT recipients...