Equal Opportunity Policy
No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, status or pregnancy, political belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non-use of lawful products off the employer's premises during nonworking hours. All employees are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating to nondiscrimination in employment. No otherwise qualified applicant for service or service participant shall be excluded from participation, be denied benefits, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any manner based on race, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, disability, or association with a person with a disability. Under the Food Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is also prohibited based on religion, political beliefs, or affiliation. This policy covers eligibility for service delivery and treatment access in all programs and activities.