Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination

PUBLIC NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Skagit Transit hereby gives public notice of its policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related amendments, statutes, and regulations in all federally funded programs and activities. Title VI requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin as required by law, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which Skagit Transit has received Federal financial assistance.

Any person, individually or as a member of any specific class of persons (including legally protected classes as required by law), who believes that they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin may file a complaint with Skagit Transit. A complaint must be filed within 180 days after the date of the alleged discrimination. Discrimination Complaint Forms may be obtained at no cost to the complainant by calling (360) 757-8801 or hearing impaired dial 711.

Complaint Form and Completion Instructions

Do you need further assistance with the process to file a discrimination complaint or the procedures? Here’s how:

  • Call customer service at (360) 757-8801.
  • For those who are hearing impaired, use TTY by dialing 711.
  • Send an email to custserv@skagittransit.org.
Accessible formats of any public-facing document may be obtained at no cost.

 

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. It also mandates the establishment of TDD/telephone relay services. The current text of the ADA includes changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325), which became effective on January 1, 2009.

How to File an ADA Complaint

Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under ADA has a right to file a complaint. Any complaint must be in writing and filed sixty days (60) from the date of the alleged discrimination. If you have an American with Disabilities Act Grievance click here for information on how to file a complaint.

Skagit Transit Civil Rights Policy Statements

 
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