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d. The State agency ensures that advocacy/minority organizations and the general public are informed of the benefits/policies listed above (please provide the appropriate Procedure manual citation of materials used):

Annually More frequently ADDITIONAL DETAIL: Civil Rights Appendix and/or Procedure Manual (citation):

WIC PM Ch. sec. 10.8 Public Notification, Ch. 10.9 B Processing Complaint Information, Attachment 10-4 WIC Nondiscrimination Statement , Attachment 10-8 Free Communication Assistance

2. Non discrimination Notification

a. The State agency or local agency: [X] Provides applicants/participant with key information, such as applications and materials describing eligibility criteria and procedures for delivery of benefits, in appropriate languages other than English in areas where a significant proportion of people with limited English proficiency (LEP) reside. [X] Provide applicants/participants with key information, such as applications and materials describing eligibility criteria and procedures for delivery of benefits using inclusive language. [X] Appropriate bilingual staff, volunteers, or other translation resources are available to serve applicants and participants in areas where a significant proportion of people with limited English proficiency (LEP) reside. [X] All rights and responsibilities listed on the certification form are read to or by the applicants and participants in the appropriate language, or if the participant is sight or hearing impaired and requires assistance. [ ] In circumstances where the applicant completes WIC certification using an online application Tool, the rights and responsibilities and the nondiscrimination statement is available in the language most spoken by the applicant. b. The State agency provides WIC Program materials and translators in the following languages (Check all that apply)

Materials Volunte er Trans lators Paid Tra nslators Bilingua l Staff