Public Notice of Rights Under Title VI
Title VI and Nondiscrimination Commitment (FHWA):
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related laws and regulations, First Step House will not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination anyone on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
Title VI and Nondiscrimination Commitment (FTA):
Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related laws and regulations, First Step House will not exclude from participation in, deny the benefits of, or subject to discrimination anyone on the grounds of race, color and national origin.
Complaint Procedures:
First Step House has established a discrimination complaint procedure and will take prompt and reasonable action to investigate and eliminate discrimination when found. Any person who believes that he or she has been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with First Step House. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with the First Step House Title VI Coordinator within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence. For more information, please contact the First Step House’s Title VI Coordinator. Complaints may also be filed at the local level, with the Wasatch Front Regional Council Title VI Administrator.
ADA/504 Statement:
Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and related federal and state laws and regulations, First Step House will make every effort to ensure that its facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to those with disabilities. First Step House will provide reasonable accommodation to disabled individuals who wish to participate in public involvement events or who require special assistance to access First Step House facilities, programs, services or activities. Because providing reasonable accommodation may require outside assistance, organization or resources, First Step House asks that requests be made at least five (5) calendar days prior to the need for accommodation. Questions, concerns, comments or requests for accommodation should be made to First Step House’s ADA Coordinator. Services are provided free without charge for individuals with special needs with disabilities. Any fees will be paid by the recipient or subrecipient. The public will have access to translators, “I Speak Cards”, TTY/TDD services and vital documents translated when requested.
First Step House Title VI Administrator
Name: Jazz Hamilton, PHREmail: jhamilton@firststephouse.org
Phone: 801-359-8862 x2124
Fax: 801 359-8510
EEO Statement
Equal Employment Opportunities
First Step House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
AS A PLACE OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION FIRST STEP HOUSE MUST COMPLY WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990, WHICH PROHIBITS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (INCLUDING AIDS AND RELATED CONDITIONS).
For general information on ADA requirements pertaining to Titles I (employment), II (public entities) and III (private entities), and Section 504 requirements (medical facilities in receipt of federal financial assistance), contact:
Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – Region IV90 7th Street, Suite 4-100
San Francisco, CA 94103
(800) 368-1019 (voice) or (800) 537-7697 (TDD)
For information about ADA requirements affecting Public Services and Public Accommodations contact:
Office on the Americans with Disabilities Act
U.S. Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
(800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TDD)
For specific information about ADA requirements affecting employment contact either:
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC-Local Office
131 M Street, NE 450 Golden Gate AvenueWashington, D.C. 20507 5 West, PO Box 36025
(202) 663-4900 (voice) San Francisco, CA 94102
(202) 663-4494 (TDD) (800) 669-4000 (voice) or (800) 669-6820 (TDD)
For specific information about ADA requirements affecting transportation contact:
Federal Transit Administration
Office of Civil Rights1200 New Jersey Avenue, Room E54-427
Room 9102
Washington, D.C. 20590
Hotline: (888) 446-4511
For specific information about requirements for accessible design in new construction and alterations contact:
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
1331 F St., N.W., Suite 1000Washington, D.C. 20004-1111
(800) 872-2253 (voice) or (800) 993-2822 (TDD)
For specific information about ADA requirements affecting telecommunications contact:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
445 12th Street, S.W.Washington, D.C. 20554
(888) 225-5322 (voice) or (888) 835-5322 (TDD)