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, religion, sex, 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 State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA 
through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). 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 How to File a Program 
Discrimination Complaint 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, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 
20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: [email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

All inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies shall be referred to the 

Superintendent, 10330 Route 209 Rd., Tower City, PA 17980, (717)647-2167, or 
[email protected].