Wsdot title vi program

A complaint must be filed no later than days after the date of the alleged discrimination, unless extended by WSDOT. An LEP individual, as defined by the U. Department of Justice and the U. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration , is an individual who does not speak English as their primary language and has a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English.

Part of being inclusive means we are actively working to create an environment where everyone, regardless of what language they speak, is provided equal access to our services. Title VI applies to discrimination throughout an agency, not just to actions involving the Federally assisted program. If an agency receives any Federal financial assistance for any program or activity, the entire agency is required to comply with Title VI, not just the program.

Sub-recipients of Federal funds that flow through WSDOT are required to designate a Title VI Coordinator to receive complaints of discrimination filed against their organization by the public.

The Civil Rights Restoration Act of This act clarified the definition of "programs and activities" covered by the nondiscrimination provisions of civil rights statutes. The revised definition states that discrimination is prohibited throughout an entire agency or institution, if any part of that agency receives Federal financial assistance. Complaint Procedure Appendix 3.

Complaint Form Appendix 4. List of Complaints, Investigations and Lawsuits Appendix 5. Public Involvement Plan Appendix 6. Demographic Representation Information Appendix 8. Fixed Route Service Policy Appendix 9. The training provides videos and resources. A link to request a certificate is at the completion of the training. LTAP classes are open to employees of cities, counties, tribes, ports, transit agencies, WSDOT and other state agencies, consultants, contractors, and out-of-state public agencies.

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