Title VI & Civil Rights

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) 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 CCRPC strives to ensure nondiscriminatory access to all programs, services, and activities 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.

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CCRPC TITLE VI CONTACT

The CCRPC has designated Emma Vaughn as Title VI Coordinator. If you would like more information about your Title VI rights, or if you feel you have been discriminated against based on your race, color, or national origin, you may contact evaughn@ccrpcvt.org or (802) 846-4490 x 121.

Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint will be made available upon request. All documents can be translated upon request.

ccrpc title vi nondiscrimination policy statement

It is the policy of the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) to effectuate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and related statutes and regulations in all federal programs and activities.

Pursuant to this obligation, CCRPC requires that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any federally-assisted program or activity; neither shall they be denied any service, financial aid or other benefit provided under its programs or experience distinctions in the quality, quantity or manner in which a benefit is provided, suffer segregation or separate treatment in any part of a program, restriction in the enjoyment of any advantages, privileges or other benefits provided to others, different standards or requirements for participation, methods of administration that, directly or through contractual relationships would defeat or substantially impair the accomplishments of effective nondiscrimination, discrimination in any activities related to highway and infrastructure or a facility built or repaired in whole or in part with federal funds and discrimination in any employment resulting from a program, the primary purpose of which is to provide employment.

In addition, CCRPC will ensure the monitoring and enforcement of all sub-recipients and participants of federally assisted projects and activities. CCRPC further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all of its programs and operations, regardless of the funding source.

TITLE VI COMPLAINT FORM

A complaint form is available here: Title VI Complaint Form (Translatable Webpage) » | Title VI Complaint Form (PDF) »

You can mail the form to: Emma Vaughn, Title VI Coordinator, CCRPC, 110 West Canal St., Suite 202, Winooski, VT 05404, or email it to evaughn@ccrpcvt.org.

TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

A complete description of the CCRPC’s Title VI Complaint Procedures is available here: Title VI Complaint Procedures (Translatable Webpage) » | Title VI Complaint Procedures (PDF) »

Any grievance should be submitted as soon as possible, but note that Federal and State law require that the complaint be filed within 180 days of the alleged incident of discrimination.

CCRPC ada CONTACT

The CCRPC has designated Emma Vaughn as ADA Coordinator. If you or someone you know believes they are the victim of disability discrimination, please follow the complaint procedure below and use the complaint form provided.

ccrpc ada policy statement

The CCRPC receives federal money for transportation and must follow ADA rules for transportation services, activities and programs. CCRPC is dedicated to making sure people with disabilities can fully participate in all of its programs and operations and is working to remove barriers for them.

CCRPC does not discriminate against people with disabilities in its transportation programs, activities, services, or hiring practices.

This notice is required by the ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

ADA COMPLAINT FORM

ADA Complaint Form (Translatable Webpage) » | ADA Complaint Form (PDF) »

ADA Complaint Procedures

A complete description of the CCRPC’s ADA Procedures is available here: ADA Complaint Procedures (Translatable Webpage) » | ADA Complaint Procedures (PDF) »

Alternate means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or tape recordings are available for those unable to submit a written complaint form. Please contact us if this applies to you.

Any grievance should be submitted as soon as possible, but note that Federal and State law require that the complaint be filed within 180 days of the alleged incident of discrimination.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Emma Vaughn at evaughn@ccrpcvt.org or (802) 846-4490 x 121.

Chittenden County Demographic Maps

The following link opens a collection of maps showing Census and American Community Survey data related to race, poverty, and language: Demographic Map Viewer »

CCRPC Title VI Program

CCRPC has updated and implemented Title VI programs and reports specific to the federal aid program areas within the organization, its external transportation partners, and to ensure comprehensive Title VI compliance with both the FHWA and FTA regulations. As the Title VI law is applicable and relevant to CCRPC’s programs, services, and activities as a recipient of federal funds and assistance, there is a separate program plan for FTA below; a separate annual report is submitted to FHWA.

FTA Title VI Program [updated every 3 years]

FHWA TITLE VI + DBE PROGRAM REVIEW + CHECKLIST [ANNUAL REPORT]

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