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West Virginia WIC Policy & Procedure 1.08 1.08 Civil Rights Effective Date: 7/19/22 POLICY: The Local Agency will adhere to requirements set forth in FNS Instruction 113-1, dated 11/8/2005, which incorporates USDA policies and prohibitions against discrimination, by authority of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, The Food Stamp Act of 1977, Enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (65 F.R. 50123) and USDA Regulations. DEFINITIONS: Complaint (see FNS 113-1, page 4, item H): Any verbal or written allegation of discrimination which indicates that the WIC Program) is administered or operated in such a manner that results in disparity of treatment or services being provided to persons or groups of persons because of their race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or retaliation. Discrimination (see FNS 113-1, page 4, item M): The act of distinguishing one person or a group of persons from others, either intentionally, by neglect, or by the effect of actions or lack of actions based upon race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability or retaliation. Grassroots Organization (see FNS 113-1, page 5, item P): An organization at the local level that interacts directly with potential eligibles or participants, such as an advocacy organization, community action program, civic organization, migrant group, religious organization, neighborhood council, or other similar group. Person with a Disability: a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of an individual’s life activities, or having a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. PROCEDURE: A. Civil Rights Coordinator/504 Coordinator 1. The Local Agency Director will appoint an individual to act as the Local Agency Civil Rights Coordinator/504 Coordinator. a. The Coordinator’s name will be submitted in writing to the State Agency Director. The State Agency Director will be notified of personnel changes and/or vacancies in this appointment. b. The Local Agency Civil Rights Coordinator/504 Coordinator will: i. Maintain the Civil Rights File; ii. Provide civil rights training; iii. Handle all civil rights complaints ; iv. Disseminate information requested by personnel and/or public; and v. Perform other liaison functions as needed B. Civil Rights File 1 of 8