Civil Rights & Nondiscrimination
YWCA Northeast Kansas is committed to ensuring that every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We believe everyone deserves equal access to our programs, services, employment opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. If you have questions about your rights or need assistance accessing our services, we are here to help.
Statement of Nondiscrimination
YWCA Northeast Kansas does not discriminate in employment or in the delivery of programs and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment for employees, applicants, clients, volunteers, and community members. Retaliation against any individual who requests an accommodation, reports discrimination or harassment, files a complaint, or participates in an investigation is strictly prohibited.
YWCA Northeast Kansas complies with all applicable federal and state civil rights laws governing the programs and services we provide.
Accommodation Request Process
YWCA Northeast Kansas is committed to ensuring our programs, services, and employment opportunities are accessible to everyone.
Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. We also provide language assistance, including interpreter services and translated materials, at no cost to individuals with limited English proficiency.
If you need an accommodation or language assistance, please contact our Civil Rights Liaison or call our central office. Requests will be reviewed promptly, and every reasonable effort will be made to provide appropriate accommodations free of charge.
Complaint Process
YWCA Northeast Kansas takes all reports of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or unequal treatment seriously.
If you believe you have experienced discrimination while applying for employment, participating in one of our programs, or receiving services, you are encouraged to report your concern as soon as possible.
Complaints may be submitted to our Civil Rights Liaison, who will:
Listen to your concerns.
Explain the complaint process and your rights.
Review the complaint in accordance with YWCA policies.
Provide information about filing a complaint with the appropriate state or federal civil rights agency, if applicable.
To the extent permitted by law, complaints will be handled as confidentially as possible.
Individuals also have the right to file a complaint directly with agencies such as the Kansas Human Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Civil Rights.
YWCA Northeast Kansas strictly prohibits retaliation against any individual who makes a good-faith complaint or participates in an investigation.
Contact Information:
Laura Allen, Director of Administration, Civil Rights Liaison
YWCA Northeast Kansas
225 SW 12th Street, Topeka, KS 66612
Phone: (785) 233-1750
If you have questions about your civil rights, need to request an accommodation or language assistance, or would like to discuss a concern, please contact our main office and ask to speak with the Civil Rights Liaison.
Accessibility & Language Assistance
YWCA Northeast Kansas is committed to ensuring our services are accessible to everyone.
If you need an interpreter, translated materials, auxiliary aids or services, or another reasonable accommodation because of a disability or limited English proficiency, please contact us before or during your visit. These services are provided free of charge.