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Non-Discrimination & Language Access
Non-Discrimination Policy
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, or sex in administration of its programs or activities, and, KDHE does not intimidate or retaliate against any individual or group because they have exercised their rights to participate in actions protected, or oppose action prohibited, by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, or for the purpose of interfering with such rights. Find compete details about the policy and what you should do if you believe you have been discriminated against in the Non-Discrimination Documents tab on this page.
Language Access
You have the right to access health care and government-funded services in a language you understand. Language identification tools are utilized by KDHE employees to determine the language of individuals whose preferred language is non-English. Learn more about the language identification tools used and find resources to support this work in the Language Access Resources tab on this page.
Non-Discrimination Documents & Contact Information
If you have any questions about this notice or any of KDHE’s non-discrimination programs, policies or procedures, and compliance efforts concerning non-discrimination requirements implemented by 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7 (Non-discrimination in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Assistance from the Environmental Protection Agency), including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 13 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (hereinafter referred to collectively as the federal non-discrimination laws) contact KDHE's coordinator as outlined.
Related Documents
- Meaningful Access Plan (PDF)
- Non-Discrimination Grievance Policy (PDF)
- Non-Discrimination Policy (PDF)
- Title VI Non-Discrimination Poster (PDF)
- Demographic Data in Kansas (PDF)
Contact Us
If you believe that you have been discriminated against with respect to a KDHE program or activity, contact KDHE's coordinator using one of the following contact methods:
- Complete and submit the Civil Rights Complaint Form online.
- Write or Email. Please include sufficient details or complete and return the Civil Rights Complaint Form (PDF).
Jade Ramsdell
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
1000 SW Jackson Street, Ste. 540, Topeka, KS 66612
785-296-5156
Language Access Plan
Take a look at KDHE's Language Access Plan (PDF).
Language Identification Tools
Language identification tools are utilized by the employees of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) to determine the language of individuals whose preferred language is not English.
I Speak Flyer & Cards
KDHE has created an I Speak flyer (PDF) and cards to assist individuals accessing the department's services in asserting their right to an interpreter. These cards can be printed and utilized to request an interpreter at the department: