Discrimination is Illegal
What is Age Discrimination?
It is the illegal discrimination against seniors. But the Illinois Dept. on Aging has developed the Civil Rights Program. Under this they are ensured EQUAL treatment who apply or are currently program participants and for those individuals who apply for employment or who are currently employed in programs funded through th Illinois Dept. on Aging.
The Civil Rights Program was written in accordance with all State and FederalCivil Rights Laws and forbid discrimination based upon race,color,national origin,religion,sex,ancestry,marital status,physical or mental handicap, unfavorable military discharge, or AGE
If You Feel You Have Been
Denied the oppurtunity to participate in any Illinois Department on Aging programs.
Denied employment in any Illinois Department on Aging programs
or
Denied opportunities as an employee in any Illinois Department on Aging programs
FILE A COMPLAINT!!
WITH
Illinois Deptartment on Aging
Civil Rights Coordinator
Office of the Director
421 East Capitol Avenue
Springfield,Il 62701
or call
1-800-252-8966
a complaint must be filed within 180 days