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Learn the basics (2)
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How Do I Find ADA (Accesibility) Information?
This fact sheet explains how to ask the court for a disability accommodation. Content Detail
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Your Right to Assistance in Your Language: Basic Information about Federal Language Access Rights
Under U.S. law, if you are seeking services from a government agency or an organization funded by the U.S. government, you must be provided with assistance in your language. Read More
Anti-immigrant and national original discrimination (2)
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The workplace rights of Muslims, Arabs, South Asians and Sikhs
Information about employment discrimination and harassment based on national origin and/or religion geared especially to Muslims, Arabs, South Asians and Sikhs after September 11th. Content Detail
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How to File a Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (OCRL)
OCRCL investigates complaints against the Department of Homeland Security, such as abuse of authority or color of the law, discrimination, profiling, violations of the confidentiality provisions of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), conditions of detention, treatment, due process, and watch lists. Content Detail
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I have been discriminated against or denied a service (2)
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Westchester County Human Rights Commission
If you think that your rights have been violated in Westchester County because of discrimination, contact the Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
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Discrimination Based Upon Military Status and Against Veterans with Disabilities
The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on military service. Content Detail
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Filing a discrimination/harassment complaint (14)
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How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights
Information on how to file a complaint with the State Division of Human Rights if you believe that you have been the victim of discrimination. Content Detail
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Clinton County Human Rights Commission
If you believe that you have been discriminated against within the County of Clinton you may file a complaint with the Clinton County Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
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Nassau County Commission on Human Rights
The Nassau County Commission on Human Rights is committed to improving relations and insuring equality of opportunity in Nassau County. The Commission?s mandate is to eliminate discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation and education. In Nassau County, discrimination is defined as any difference in treatment based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status or disability. Content Detail
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Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights
The Onondaga County/Syracuse Commission on Human Rights handles discrimination complaints. Content Detail
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Orange County Human Rights Commission
You may file a complaint with the Orange County Human Rights Commission staff if you are a resident of Orange County or are employed in Orange County and believe that you have been the victim of discrimination either in your employment, housing or a public accommodation because of your race or color, national origin, creed, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest and/or conviction record or your genetic predisposition or carrier status. Content Detail
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Rockland County Commission on Human Rights
The Commission receives and investigates complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and disability in education, employment, housing, and public accommodations. The staff conciliates, holds hearings, and conducts educational programs for the public, and provides training and technical assistance. The Commission is mandated to act in an ombudsman role to monitor community situations that are discriminatory in nature. This agency does not yet have a web site. You can contact this agency by calling (914) 638-5590. Content Detail
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Schenectady County Human Rights Commission
The Commission staff assists with complaints of discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, military status, age, marital status, disability, prior arrest or conviction record and predisposing genetic characteristics. Content Detail
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Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC)
The Suffolk County Human Rights Commission (SCHRC) is a county agency that enforces the various laws against discrimination. Content Detail
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Sullivan County Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission was created to foster good relationships among communities and groups of people in Sullivan County. You can file discrimination complaints with this agency. Content Detail
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Tompkins County Human Rights Commission
The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights offers telephone or in-office consultation regarding questions of rights, disputes, alleged violation of anti-discrimination laws which provide protection in the areas of employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, volunteer firefighting, and non-sectarian educational institutions, based on age, creed, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, domestic violence victim status, disability, military status, arrest record, conviction record, predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status (in housing only) and domestic workers (in employment only).The Office of Human Rights attempts to conciliate disputes on the local level and to assist complainants filing formal complaints with state or federal agencies. Confidentiality is protected. Any individual who resides or works in Tompkins County may use these services without a fee. Content Detail
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Ulster County Human Rights Commission
The Human Relations Commission exists to foster respect for the rights of all citizens and to explore opportunities for improving relations among all people of Ulster County. Services include: - Telephone consultation with individuals who believe that their human rights have been violated in any of the following areas: employment, housing, public accommodation, education, credit - Assistance in preparing and filing a complaint with the NYS Division of Human Rights for individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against because of their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, or arrest/conviction record. Content Detail
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Westchester County Human Rights Commission
If you think that your rights have been violated in Westchester County because of discrimination, contact the Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
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How to File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
If you believe that a covered entity violated your (or someone else's) health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule, you may file a complaint with OCR. OCR can investigate complaints against covered entities related to the Privacy Rule. Content Detail
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How to file a discrimination complaint with the Office For Civil Rights
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, social service agency, doctor's office, pharmacy, children's health program, alcohol and drug treatment center, adoption agencies) or by a State or local government health or human services agency, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Content Detail
Discrimination in local, state, or national institutions (1)
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Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act
This resource provides a brief overview on the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act. Content Detail
Health care, discrimination and privacy rights (3)
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How to File a Health Information Privacy Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights
If you believe that a covered entity violated your (or someone else's) health information privacy rights or committed another violation of the Privacy Rule, you may file a complaint with OCR. OCR can investigate complaints against covered entities related to the Privacy Rule. Content Detail
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What To Do About Healthcare Discrimination
This resource provides information on what to do if you feel that you have been discriminated against. Read More
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How to file a discrimination complaint with the Office For Civil Rights
If you believe that you have been discriminated against because of your race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, social service agency, doctor's office, pharmacy, children's health program, alcohol and drug treatment center, adoption agencies) or by a State or local government health or human services agency, you may file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Content Detail
Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination (4)
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Out, Safe and Respected: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights at School
National, but with information helpful to New Yorkers Content Detail
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I need an interpreter (4)
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Do you have trouble speaking and understanding English?
If you have trouble speaking and understanding English, know your rights! Read More
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If you do not speak English and go to a New York City agency you are entitled to free language assistance
Learn more about what services you are entitled to and the New York City agencies that must provide them. Content Detail
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Getting help in your language: language access rights at legal aid offices
Legal aid offices (also called legal services) are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Many legal aid offices throughout the United States receive money from the U.S. government and therefore must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well. Read More
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Getting Legal Assistance in Your Language: Language Access Rights at Legal Aid Offices
Legal aid offices (also called legal services) are not-for-profit agencies that provide free legal help to people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Many legal aid offices throughout the United States receive money from the U.S. government and therefore must provide language access services to people who do not speak English well. Read More
I identify as LGBTQ (2)
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Out, Safe and Respected: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights at School
National, but with information helpful to New Yorkers Content Detail
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More information (1)
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Westchester County Human Rights Commission
If you think that your rights have been violated in Westchester County because of discrimination, contact the Human Rights Commission. Content Detail
