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In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the basis of religion or political beliefs.  In the State of Hawaii additional groups are protected.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact the Department of Human Services, Personnel Office, Civil Rights Compliance Staff at (808) 586-4955 or P. O. 339, Honolulu, HI  96809-0339 and/or USDA and/or HHS. 

Write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, D. C.  20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). 

Write USHHS, Director, Office for Civil Rights, Room 506-F, 200 Independence Avenue, S. W., Washington, D. C.  20201 or call (202) 619-0403 (voice) or (202) 619-3257 (TTY).  

DHS, USDA, and USHHS are equal opportunity providers and employers.   Individuals needing an interpreter may call (808) 586-4955 and/or (808) 586-8730.

Last modified 08-16-2007 02:37 PM