LAC 67:VII.2115. General Requirements

A. Nondiscrimination. All programs administered by and all services provided by the agency shall be rendered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, ethnicity, or status with regard to public assistance in compliance with all appropriate state and federal laws and regulations. B. Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunities with Regard to Employees or Agencies Delivering Services. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits discrimination because of race, color, or national origin; Title V of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act PL 101-336 prohibit discrimination because of disabling condition. The provisions of these acts apply to services and programs administered by Louisiana Rehabilitation Services. C. Compliance with State and Federal Laws and Regulations, and Departmental Policies and Procedures. All agencies and staff involved in the Blind Vendors Trust Fund shall comply with all state and federal laws, including Louisiana Works’ policies and procedures as well as civil rights rules and regulations, as applicable.