PURPOSE
Fauquier County complies with Federal civil rights laws and is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination in accordance with:

• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin (including language).
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination based on disability.
• Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, which prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities.
• Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibits discrimination based on age.
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulation 6 C.F.R. Part 19, which prohibits discrimination based on religion in social service programs.

It is against the law for Fauquier County to retaliate against anyone who takes action to oppose discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance in accordance with the above authorities.

TO FILE A COMPLAINT
If you think that Fauquier County has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way based on race, color, national origin (including language), disability, sex, age, or religion, you can file a complaint in person or by mail, fax or email with: Janelle Downes, County Administrator, 10 Hotel Street, Warrenton, VA 20186, by phone at 540-422-8000 or adanotice@fauquiercounty.gov. The ADA Complaints Form is located under Supporting Forms/Policies below.

INFORMATION AND SERVICES
Fauquier County is committed to providing services to persons with disabilities and persons with limited English proficiency. The County's Language Access Plan (linked below) was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on June 8, 2023. In addition, Fauquier County provides:

• Free aids and services, such as qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, etc.), to communicate effectively with persons with disabilities.
• Free language services, such as qualified foreign language interpreters and information written in other languages, to ensure meaningful access to programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency.

TO REQUEST SERVICES
Contact Autumn Hawley, Director of Human Resources at 540-422-8300.

SUPPORTING FORMS/POLICIES
Fauquier County's Americans with Disabilities Act Policy
Fauquier County's ADA Complaints Form
Fauquier County's Language Access Plan
Fauquier County's Policy and Notice of Nondiscrimination

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