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Funding & Compliance Notices
Allegany County Community Opportunity & Rural Development Corporation (ACCORD) receives funding and support from federal, state, county, local, and private sources. The following notices are provided in accordance with applicable funding requirements, civil rights laws, accessibility standards, and grant compliance obligations. These notices promote transparency regarding our funding sources and our commitment to equal access, nondiscrimination, and public accountability.
Head Start / Early Head Start Notice
This website is supported by Grant Number 02CH011624 from the Office of Head Start, within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Neither ACF nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website, including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, policies, or any services or tools provided through the website.
The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed on this website are those of ACCORD and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACF, the Office of Head Start, or HHS.
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Notice
This website is supported in part by Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding, Assistance Listing Number 93.569, through the Office of Community Services, within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Neither ACF nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website, including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, policies, or any services or tools provided through the website.
The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed on this website are those of ACCORD and do not necessarily reflect the views of ACF, the Office of Community Services, or HHS.
Federal and State Funding Acknowledgment
ACCORD administers programs and services supported through a combination of federal, state, county, local, and private funding sources. Support may include grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and charitable contributions that enable ACCORD to provide services to individuals, children, families, and communities throughout the region.
Receipt of funding does not imply endorsement by any governmental agency or funding partner of the content, viewpoints, services, or materials presented on this website unless expressly stated.
Equal Opportunity Statement
ACCORD is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
ACCORD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to participate in ACCORD programs, services, activities, and employment opportunities.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal/retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information, such as Braille, large print, audiotape, or American Sign Language, should contact the responsible agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), available online at:
https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complaint
You may also obtain a copy of the complaint form from any USDA office or by calling (866) 632-9992.
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-9410
Fax: (202) 690-7442
Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Accessibility Statement
ACCORD is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, communications, and digital resources are accessible to all individuals, including people with disabilities.
We strive to provide an inclusive online experience and to improve website accessibility on an ongoing basis. Individuals who experience difficulty accessing information on this website or who require accommodations to participate in programs or services are encouraged to contact ACCORD for assistance.
Reasonable accommodations and alternative formats will be provided whenever possible and appropriate.
Language Access and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Notice
ACCORD is committed to providing meaningful access to programs and services for individuals with limited English proficiency.
Free language assistance services, including interpretation and translation assistance, may be available upon request. Individuals who require language assistance are encouraged to contact ACCORD so that appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
Language barriers should not prevent any eligible person from accessing services, benefits, or information.
Civil Rights and Program Complaint Information
Individuals who believe they have been subjected to discrimination, denied equal access to services, or otherwise treated unfairly in connection with an ACCORD program or activity may file a complaint through the appropriate program grievance process or funding agency complaint process.
Complaints will be handled in accordance with applicable federal and state civil rights requirements, program regulations, and organizational policies.
Questions regarding participant rights, nondiscrimination protections, or complaint procedures may be directed to ACCORD using the contact information available on this website.
For USDA-funded programs, individuals should follow the complaint procedures outlined in the USDA Nondiscrimination Statement above.
Program-Specific Compliance Notices
Certain ACCORD programs may be subject to additional federal, state, or local requirements that mandate specific participant notices, disclosures, acknowledgments, privacy practices, grievance procedures, or statements of rights.
Program-specific compliance information will be provided through program applications, enrollment materials, participant handbooks, service locations, publications, and other communications as required by law, regulation, or funding agreement.
General Funding Disclaimer
Services, activities, publications, communications, and materials provided by ACCORD are made possible in part through grants, contracts, and contributions from a variety of public and private funding sources.
The content of this website is the responsibility of ACCORD and does not necessarily represent the official views, positions, or policies of any federal, state, county, local, tribal, or private funding organization.
Funding agencies and partners do not necessarily endorse the programs, services, opinions, recommendations, or materials presented on this website unless specifically stated.
Contact Information
Questions regarding funding acknowledgments, compliance notices, civil rights protections, accessibility accommodations, language assistance services, or program participation may be directed to ACCORD through the contact information provided on the Contact Us page of this website.