{"id":75,"date":"2016-02-24T19:06:01","date_gmt":"2016-02-24T19:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/district-three.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=75"},"modified":"2025-01-23T11:35:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:35:27","slug":"title-vi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/district-three.org\/index.php\/title-vi\/","title":{"rendered":"Civil Rights (Title VI); ADA (Title II)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.\u00a0 Specifically, Title VI provides 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 benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance\" (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d).<\/p>\n

District Three Governmental Cooperative - Mountain Lynx Transit is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Circular 4702.1B.\u00a0 If you feel you are being denied participation in or being denied services provided by District Three Governmental Cooperative or otherwise being discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin our contact information is:\u00a0Title VI Manager, District Three Governmental Cooperative, 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA\u00a024354\u00a0 276.783.8157.<\/p>\n

All complaints should be in writing, signed and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant, location, date, and description of the alleged discrimination. The complaint should be submitted within 180 calendar days of the alleged occurrence to the Title VI Manager at District Three Governmental Cooperative at 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354, 276-783-8157, TTY\/TDD(for the deaf or hard-of-hearing)1-800-828-1120 or 711.<\/p>\n

Once the complaint is received, DTGC will contact the complainant within 3 business days to set up an interview. At the conclusion of the investigation and within 60 days of the interview, a report will be prepared and a letter mailed to complainant to notify of the outcome of the investigation.<\/p>\n

If the complaint was substantiated, the letter will indicate the course of action that will be followed to correct the situation. If the complaint is determined to be unfounded, the letter will explain the reasoning and refer the complainant to DRPT and FTA in the event the complainant wishes to appeal the determination. DRPT or FTA will serve as the appealing forum to a complainant.<\/p>\n

A person may also file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration, at FTA Office of Civil Rights, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.<\/p>\n

Click Title VI and ADA Discrimination Complaint Form<\/a> to download the Title VI and ADA Discrimination complaint form. For a full version of the Title VI policy and Procedures click District Three Title VI Plan 2025 Update Approved 1.16.25-compressed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you would like more information about the Title VI Program, contact the Title VI Manager at District Three Governmental Cooperative at 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354, 276-783-8157, TTY\/TDD(for the deaf or hard-of-hearing)1-800-828-1120 or 711.<\/p>\n

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990<\/strong> prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities. District Three Governmental Cooperative - Mountain Lynx Transit does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.<\/p>\n

District Three Governmental Cooperative - Mountain Lynx Transit will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a District Three Governmental Cooperative - Mountain Lynx Transit program, service, or activity, should contact the Mountain Lynx Transit's ADA Coordinator, Transit Division Director at 276-783-8157 or mfleenor@district-three.org as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.<\/p>\n

All complaints should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant, location, date, and description of the alleged discrimination. The complaint should be submitted no later than 60 days after the alleged violation to the Transit Division Director at Mountain Lynx Transit at 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354, 276-783-8157, TTY\/TDD (for the deaf or hard-of-hearing)1-800-828-1120 or 711.<\/p>\n

Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint the Transit Division Director or their designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and the possible resolution. Within 15 calendar days of the meeting the Transit Division Director or their designee will respond in writing, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille or audio tape. The response will explain Mountain Lynx Transit's position and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint.<\/p>\n

If Mountain Lynx Transit's response does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and\/or their designee may appeal the decision within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. All written complaints received by the Transit Division Director or their designee, appeals to the Department of Rail and Public Transportation or their designee, and responses from these two offices will be retained by Mountain Lynx Transit for at least three years.<\/p>\n

Derechos Civiles (T\u00edtulo VI); ADA (T\u00edtulo II)<\/h1>\n

El T\u00edtulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 proh\u00edbe la discriminaci\u00f3n por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional en los programas y actividades que reciben ayuda financiera federal.\u00a0 Espec\u00edficamente, el T\u00edtulo VI establece que \u201cninguna persona en los Estados Unidos podr\u00e1, por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional, ser excluida de la participaci\u00f3n en, neg\u00e1rsele los beneficios de, o ser objeto de discriminaci\u00f3n en ning\u00fan programa o actividad que reciba asistencia financiera federal\u201d (42 U.S.C. Secci\u00f3n 2000d).<\/p>\n

La Cooperativa Gubernamental del Distrito Tres - Mountain Lynx Transit se compromete a garantizar que no se excluya a ninguna persona de la participaci\u00f3n en sus servicios ni se le nieguen los beneficios de los mismos por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional, tal y como protege el T\u00edtulo VI de la Circular 4702.1B de la Administraci\u00f3n Federal de Tr\u00e1nsito (FTA).\u00a0 Si cree que se le niega la participaci\u00f3n o se le niegan los servicios proporcionados por la Cooperativa Gubernamental del Distrito Tres o se le discrimina de alguna otra forma por su raza, color, origen nacional nuestra informaci\u00f3n de contacto es: Gerente del T\u00edtulo VI, Cooperativa Gubernamental del Distrito Tres, 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354 276.783.8157.<\/p>\n

Todas las quejas deber\u00e1n presentarse por escrito, estar firmadas y contener informaci\u00f3n sobre la supuesta discriminaci\u00f3n, como el nombre, la direcci\u00f3n, el n\u00famero de tel\u00e9fono del demandante, el lugar, la fecha y la descripci\u00f3n de la supuesta discriminaci\u00f3n. La queja deber\u00e1 presentarse en un plazo de 180 d\u00edas naturales a partir del presunto suceso al Gerente del T\u00edtulo VI de la Cooperativa Gubernamental del Distrito Tres en 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354, 276-783-8157, TTY\/TDD (para sordos o con dificultades auditivas)1-800-828-1120 \u00f3 711.<\/p>\n

Una vez recibida la queja, el DTGC se pondr\u00e1 en contacto con el denunciante en un plazo de 3 d\u00edas h\u00e1biles para concertar una entrevista. Al t\u00e9rmino de la investigaci\u00f3n y dentro de los 60 d\u00edas siguientes a la entrevista, se elaborar\u00e1 un informe y se enviar\u00e1 una carta por correo al denunciante para notificarle el resultado de la investigaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

Si la queja fue fundamentada, la carta indicar\u00e1 el curso de acci\u00f3n que se seguir\u00e1 para corregir la situaci\u00f3n. Si se determina que la queja es infundada, la carta explicar\u00e1 el razonamiento y remitir\u00e1 al demandante al DRPT y a la FTA en caso de que el demandante desee apelar la determinaci\u00f3n. El DRPT o la FTA servir\u00e1n de foro de apelaci\u00f3n para el denunciante.<\/p>\n

Una persona tambi\u00e9n puede presentar una queja directamente ante la Administraci\u00f3n Federal de Tr\u00e1nsito, en la Oficina de Derechos Civiles de la FTA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.<\/p>\n

Clic 11.b Title VI and ADA Discrimination Complaint Form_ES<\/a> para descargar el formulario de reclamaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

Formulario de queja por discriminaci\u00f3n en virtud del T\u00edtulo VI y la ADA<\/a> Haga para descargar el formulario de queja por discriminaci\u00f3n en virtud del T\u00edtulo VI y la ADA. Para obtener una versi\u00f3n completa de la pol\u00edtica y los procedimientos del T\u00edtulo VI, descargue el siguiente enlace. Plan 2021 del T\u00edtulo VI del Distrito Tres<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n

Si desea m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre el Programa del T\u00edtulo VI, p\u00f3ngase en contacto con el Gerente del T\u00edtulo VI en la Cooperativa Gubernamental del Distrito Tres en 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354, 276-783-8157, TTY\/TDD (para sordos o con dificultades auditivas)1-800-828-1120 o 711.<\/p>\n

Mountain Lynx Transit opera sus programas y servicios sin tener en cuenta la raza, el color y el origen nacional de acuerdo con el T\u00edtulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles. Cualquier persona que crea haber sido agraviada por cualquier pr\u00e1ctica discriminatoria ilegal en virtud del T\u00edtulo VI puede presentar una queja ante la Cooperativa Gubernamental del Distrito Tres. Para obtener informaci\u00f3n sobre los procedimientos para presentar una queja, p\u00f3ngase en contacto con la Cooperativa Gubernamental del Distrito Tres a trav\u00e9s de uno de los medios que se indican a continuaci\u00f3n: 4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354; Tel\u00e9fono: 276-783-8157; L\u00ednea gratuita: 800-541-0933; Fax: 276-783-3003; Correo electr\u00f3nico: info@district-three.org; TTY: Rel\u00e9 de Virginia 711.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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