ADA & Civil Rights
Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA) operates without regard to race, color, and national origin as stipulated in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI states that: “No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” Subsequent federal legislation has led to further protections under Title VI based upon age, gender, and disability, whether mental or physical.
The NVDA strives to ensure nondiscriminatory access to all programs, services, and activities by all and to ensure that no person is excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to either intentional or unintentional discrimination under any program, service, or activity receiving federal assistance or funding.