Civil Rights Information & Resources
Civil Rights Non-Discrimination Statements
The following non-discrimination statement is to be used in the next issuance of publications. It will be posted in all offices and included, in full, on all materials which are produced by UMass Extension and its programs for public information, public education or public distribution, except for small brochures, business cards and web email trailers where the short form may be used in a print size no smaller than the text. The statement shall be in English and in languages appropriate to the local population and in alternative means of communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) whenever possible.
Non-Discrimination Clauses:
Short Form:
UMass Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, United StatesDepartment of Agriculture cooperating. Contact your local Extension office for information on disability accommodations or the UMass Extension Director if you have complaints related to discrimination, 413-545-4800.
Long Form:
UMass Extension prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status. UMass Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape; etc.) should contact their local Extension office for reasonable accommodations information orcontact the main Extension Office in Amherst.
Those who wish to file a complaint of discrimination are urged to contact the Extension Director to first discuss the situation and determine remedies, or to request the appropriate University, state or federal complaint procedures and forms.
Contact information:
UMass Extension, University of Massachusetts
101 University Drive
Ste C-1, Amherst, MA 01002
telephone: 413-545-4800, 8:30- 4 p.m.
All such calls will be promptly responded to.
