At Jacob House, our unwavering commitment is to provide our services, programs, and activities without discrimination. We stand against any form of bias based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
We strictly adhere to all relevant federal and state civil rights laws, ensuring that no individual is excluded, denied benefits, or discriminated against in any form regarding employment, admission, treatment, or participation in our programs and services. This commitment applies to all activities conducted by Jacob House, whether they are managed directly or through contracted partners.
Jacob House does not tolerate intimidation or retaliation against any individual or group for exercising their rights to participate in protected actions or for opposing actions that are prohibited under applicable civil rights regulations.
Our non-discrimination practices comply with various federal laws, including, but not limited to:
– Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
– Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination in federally assisted programs.
– Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities across all state and local government agencies.
– The Age Discrimination Act of 1975:Prohibits age discrimination in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
– Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972: Prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity receiving federal funding.
– Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972: Prohibits sex discrimination in federally assisted water pollution programs.
– Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010: Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in all health programs receiving federal assistance.
– Various Regulations: Enforced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under specific provisions.
Jacob House is dedicated to providing meaningful access to individuals with limited English proficiency. We recognize that language barriers can hinder access to services and aim to reduce these barriers by implementing a centralized model for professional interpretation and translation services. This model is designed to:
Jacob House proactively provides necessary auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities, as well as language services for individuals whose primary language is not English. These services are intended to ensure equal opportunity and meaningful access to all programs, services, and benefits, demonstrating our commitment to respecting and valuing all individuals.
Examples of available aids and services include qualified sign language interpreters, written materials in accessible formats, foreign language interpreters, and translated information. Jacob House is committed to delivering these aids and services in a timely manner and at no cost to the individual.
If you have any concerns or wish to file a complaint regarding Jacob House’s civil rights program, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Admin@jacobhouse.org or +1 (303) 525-6141. We are here to listen and address any issues you may have.
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