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Civil Rights Training
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
Why Trainings?
Contractually obligated by:
State and Federal partners• USDA/TEFAP Commodities• State Products
Feeding America
Agenda Overview
• Civil Rights• 20 – 30 minutes
Civil RightsFNS Instruction 113-1
Civil Rights instruction is applicable to ALL programs and actives that receive Federal financial assistance:
● Fully Funded
● Partially Funded
Civil RightsFederal Financial Assistance is:
1. Anything of value received from the Federal government
2. Cash grants, training, excess computers, loans, property donations and any other goods or services provided with Federal funds
3. TEFAP and state commodities
Civil RightsPurpose of Civil Rights training:
1. Provides guidance and direction to Federal financial recipients and their clients
2. Explains compliance and enforcement of non-discrimination policies
3. Promotes fairness and equality of treatment
Civil Rights Authority provided through:
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act 1964Americans with Disability ActTitle IX of the Education Amendments of 1972Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Age Discrimination Act of 1975The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Food Stamp Act of 1977Executive Order 13166USDA Departmental Regulation 4330-27CFR Part 16, Equal Opportunity for Religious Organizations
Civil RightsResponsibilities:
TrainingCompliance with civil right laws, regulations and requirementsEqual treatment for religious organizationsPublic Notification and AssurancesData collectionComplaint ProcessingLEP services – providing other language servicesAccommodating persons with disabilitiesConflict resolution Customer Service
Civil Rights
Civil Rights Training & Oversight:
Member Agencies
Civil Rights
Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of:
• Race• Color• National Origin• Sex• Age• Disability• Religious Creed• Political Beliefs
Civil Rights
• Types of Discrimination:Disparate Treatment
Discriminating treatment of an individual or class of people based on a particular belief
Disparate ImpactRules, policies or guidelines not intended to cause discrimination but exclude a particular class of people
RetaliationDeliberate discrimination as a response or revenge
Civil RightsExceptions:
Congress can establish a program that is intended for certain groups of people, and it is not discrimination to exclude those who do not meet eligibility requirements
Examples: WIC, senior programs, children’s programs, etc.
Civil Rights
Q: When Do Civil Rights Rules Apply?
A: Any time there is any Federal financial assistance
• USDA/TEFAP commodities• State commodities• Any training, equipment and other goods and
services supported or assisted through Federal assistance
Civil Rights
10 Requirements:1. Treat all people with dignity and respect
2. Display the USDA
“And Justice for All . . .”
non-discrimination poster
where it can be
seen by ALL visitors
Civil Rights10 Requirements:
3. Include USDA non-discrimination statement on all materials and websites that mention USDA funded programs
4. Provide public notification including:• Posted hours of operation• Program eligibility guidelines• Non-discrimination policy• Procedures to file a complaint
Civil Rights
10 Requirements:5. Maintain confidentiality
• No social security numbers• Do not discuss a person’s situation
6. Collect data when appropriate• USDA/TEFAP Eligibility Form – Form can
not be modified or other items attached• Monthly Reporting Form
Civil Rights
10 Requirements:7. Cooperate with State and Federal reviewers
8. Correct any non-compliance issues• Failure to comply with civil rights rules can lead
to loss of Federal financial assistance• Agencies may have to pay back value of the
food
9. Sexual harassment is prohibited
Civil Rights
10 Requirements:
10.Advise people on how to file a complaint:• Toll Free: 1.800.795.3272 or 202.720.6382 (TTY)
• Regional Director, Civil Rights/EEO • 77 W. Jackson Blvd, FL 20
Chicago IL 60604-3591 312.353.3353
Civil RightsAnd 2 More. . .
1. Accommodate people with disabilities Physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. Disabilities are not specifically named under the ADA but include mobility, sight, hearing, etc.
2. Provide other language assistance to persons with Limited English Proficiency. (LEP)
= 12 Requirements
Civil RightsEqual Opportunity For Religious
Organizations:1. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of
religion, religious belief, or religious character in the administration of Federal funds.
2. Provided that direct USDA funds do not support any inherently religious activities such as worship or religious instruction.
Civil RightsEqual Opportunity For Religious
Organizations3. Religious organizations do NOT have to
remove religious art, icons, scriptures or other religious symbols.
4. No organization that receives direct financial assistance from the USDA can discriminate against a program beneficiary on the basis of religion or religious belief.
Civil RightsReminders:
If conflicts occur. . .
remain calm
Treat people the way they would like to be treated
Civil Rights
Please remember:1. Agencies are responsible for training
all existing and new staff and/or volunteers• Retain each Checklist for 3 years• Make sure check list are updated every
year
SUMMARY
Who receives Civil Rights instruction?
What is Federal Assistance?
Authority and Responsibility?
Discrimination
10 Requirements +2
Religious Organizations
Checklist
Civil Rights
Civil RightsQuestions?
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