Voice of Tomorrow has the Nondiscrimination Statement that governs the different level of organization:

In accordance and partnership with CACFP, VOT upholds the following statement:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email: [email protected]

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is our policy to provide an equal employment opportunity to all individuals. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

Accordingly, we are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. VOT does not unlawfully discriminate or harass on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, citizenship (pre-employment), political activity or affiliation, marital status, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability), medical condition (as defined under applicable state law), actual or perceived HIV or Hepatitis C infection, veteran status, military status, honorable discharge from military service, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), victim of domestic violence or sexual assault or stalking, genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law. In addition, VOT prohibits the harassment of any individual on any of the bases listed above or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. For information about the types of conduct that constitute unlawful harassment and VOT’s internal procedures for addressing complaints of harassment, please refer to VOT’s Policy against Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation in this Handbook. These provisions apply to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.

To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, VOT will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result.

Further, we are committed to assuring that:

  • All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment-related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis;
  • Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. All personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law;
  • Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, retaliation, coercion, or discrimination because they have exercised any right protected by law; and
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabilities and religious beliefs, unless they pose an undue hardship for VOT.
    We believe in and practice equal opportunity. All employees are responsible for supporting the concept of equal opportunity and diversity and assisting VOT in meeting its objectives. All employees are expected to act in accordance with our equal employment opportunity policy, and to take all steps necessary to maintain a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Policy Against Discrimination and Workplace Harassment

VOT is committed to providing and maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, where all VOT employees are accorded equal employment opportunities. VOT will not tolerate discrimination or harassment by or against VOT employees.
VOT is committed to administering policies and practices consistent with city, state, federal, and other applicable law regarding discrimination and harassment. VOT prohibits discrimination and harassment based on “protected characteristics,” including race, color, religion, creed, citizenship (pre-employment), political activity or affiliation, marital status, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental or sensory disability (including the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability), medical condition (as defined under applicable state law), actual or perceived HIV or Hepatitis C infection, veteran status, military status, honorable discharge from military service, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), victim of domestic violence or sexual assault or stalking, genetic information, taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by law.

Discrimination

Discrimination means to treat a person differently, or less favorably, on the basis of a protected characteristic which affects the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. The conduct prohibited by this policy, includes verbal, written, physical, or visual conduct that adversely affects someone based on protected characteristics which:

  • affects tangible job benefits, such as hiring, firing, promotions, and compensation;
  • unreasonably interferes with work performance; or
  • creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

Examples of the type of conduct prohibited by this policy include, but are not limited to:

  • Epithets;
  • Slurs;
  • Stereotyping;
  • Intimidating and/or humiliating acts; and
  • The circulation or posting of written or graphic materials that show hostility toward individuals because of their protected characteristics.

VOT prohibits any such discriminatory conduct in the workplace.