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Civil Rights / ADA
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Who to contact for ADA & Civil Rights Issues
With a concentration on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, the Civil Rights Program is designed to remove barriers and conditions that prevent underserved groups from accessing programs and services.
In July, 2014, the Program moved to the Office of Equity and Human Rights from the Office of Management and Finance. The move provides the opportunity to be more visible and accessible to the community and City.
The Program focuses on identifying and eliminating barriers using an equity lens through institutionalized mitigation efforts, as well as prioritizing and promoting equity strategies in City policies, plans, programs, practices, services, and operations.
You can find information below about the Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II programs. If you have any questions about the program you can contact Danielle Brooks, Civil Rights Title VI and Equity Manager at danielle.brooks@portlandoregon.gov, Nickole Cheron, ADA Title II and Disability Equity Manager at nickole.cheron@portlandoregon.gov, or call the Civil Rights Information Line at 503-823-2559.
Citywide Disability Equity Goals
Binding City Policy
Equity and Civil Rights Title VI Best Practices and Resources
Library of Equity and Civil Rights Title VI Best Practices, Online Resources, and Policy Research
- Civil Rights Title VI summary PowerPoints and select external training resources
- Select external Civil Rights Title VI resources
- Equitable Engagement and Involvement – select Internal and external resources
- Equity-related External Organizations and Information Sources
- Practices, Methodologies, and decision-making tools – select internal and external resources
- Data Tools & Sources
- Key City and Regional Plans, Research, and Reports
- Racial Equity-Centered Results-Based Accountability™
- Community Research and Publications
Meaningful Access Statements for City Bureaus
Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II Accommodation Statements
Civil Rights Title VI Program
All Portlanders are entitled to have equal access to the services, benefits and programs of the City of Portland. The City will make every effort to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs activities.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Program
The Title II of the ADA prohibits all state and local governments from discriminating on the basis of disability, but moreover, its goal is to promote equal access and full participation.