 |
|
A grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development may make it easier for Vermonters to get help with complaints of discrimination and civil rights violations.
The State of Vermont Human Rights Commission has begun toll-free service for both telephones and TTYs used by people with hearing impairments.
Because the commission serves the entire state from a single office in Montpelier, most contacts are made by phone, said Harvey Golubock, the agency's executive director. "We receive almost a thousand telephone inquiries a year and hope the toll-free number will make access to the Commission easier for everyone," he said.
The state's HRC helps Vermonters understand their protections and obligations under state civil rights law that prevent discrimination on a number of grounds, including sexual orientation. Its other free services include investigation of discrimination complaints, assistance in solving disputes, and filing lawsuits.
See Source for HRC's toll-free number and other contact information.
