Nondiscrimination / ADA

Non-Discrimination and Equal Access Policy

Salt Lake County welcomes, respects and supports the uniqueness and individuality of all residents, Salt Lake County employees and visitors to our community.

Non-Discrimination:

As a public entity and recipient of Federal financial assistance, Salt Lake County does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the ground of race, color, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits under any of its programs and activities, whether carried out by Salt Lake County directly or through a contractor or any other entity which Salt Lake County arranges to carry out its programs and activities.

This statement is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Regulations of various federal departments including the U.S. Department Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department of Interior, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Justice.

Equal Access:

Salt Lake County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended and Sections 503 & 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in providing individuals with disabilities equal access to employment opportunities and the services, programs and activities the County offers. Members of the general public may seek assistance from any County employee in contacting the ADA/504 Program Coordinator, the agency's ADA/504  liaison or the Human Resources Division.

Communication Access:

Salt Lake County will provide free auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals, including qualified sign language interpreters, alternate formats, etc. If auxiliary aids or services are required to achieve effective communication, please contact the agency or ADA/504 Program Coordinator.

Further Information:

The County has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for the prompt and equitable resolution of grievances. Any person, whether a member of the general public, an applicant for employment or an employee who feels that he or she has been discriminated against or denied equal access to employment, programs, services or activities offered or sponsored by Salt Lake County may contact either the:

Human Resources Director / OR
ADA/504 Program Coordinator
Human Resources Division
2001 South State Street, N4-700
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190
385 468-0570, TTY users should call 7-1-1