County Manager
Office of Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and Americans with Disabilities Act
We are a division of the Arlington County Manager’s Office, charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the Arlington community and its government organizations are free of discrimination and are accessible to persons with disabilities and limited English proficiency.
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The Human Rights Commission holds primary responsibility to receive, investigate, and conciliate complaints from those who believe they have been victims of unlawful discrimination. This is a free public service. The Commission's investigative and hearing processes usually result in resolution of complaints. If necessary, however, the Commission can, with County Board approval, seek enforcement of its decisions in court.
The Human Rights Commission presented the Annual James B. Hunter Human Rights Award on December 9, 2010. Click here to see the recipients.
Human Rights and EEO Complaints
•Discuss the matter with you and determine if a compliant can be filed
•Prepare an official complaint and assign the charge to an investigator
•Keep you updated on the status of the case
Click here for more information on filing a complaint.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
ADA Grievance Process
Any individual who believes he or she has been discriminated against by Arlington County Government on the basis of disability in the areas of physical access, program access, and/or communication access may file an ADA Grievance. Complaints on behalf of classes of individuals are also permitted.
Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation
For accommodations related to employment
If you have a disability that is covered (protected) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and you are a qualified individual, you are entitled to Reasonable Accommodation should you need one. To request a reasonable accommodation, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form and return it to the Office of Human Rights. If you need assistance completing the form or have questions, contact the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-7096 or amaynard (at) arlingtonva.us. This is a confidential process.
Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form (printable PDF)
Request for Reasonable Accommodation Form (HTML)
For accommodations related to County programs and services, contact the department offering the program or service directly to request the necessary accommodations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Commission and Affirmative Action
Arlington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to pursuing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of its employment practices. The County recognizes its responsibility not to discriminate in its policies or practices against qualified employees or job applicants and will continue to pursue improvements to the quality of work life for each of its employees.
The County has adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy to address diversity and inclusion within the workforce. Guided by the Equal Opportunity Policy and Administrative Regulation (A.R.) 2.9 the County prepares annually an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)
Limited English Proficiency
Arlington County departments are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with limited English proficiency have access to their programs, services and activities, regardless of federal funds. The County ensures that its services, programs and activities do not leave some residents behind, simply because they face challenges communicating in English. The requirements for language interpretation and written translation services, as well as the specific services to be provided to persons with limited English proficiency are based on the County vision of a diverse and inclusive world-class urban community.
Read the Limited English Proficiency Policy and Implementation Plans
Filing a Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Complaint
Any person who believes that he/she has been denied access to an Arlington County Government program, service or activity because of limited English proficiency, can file a complaint with the Office of Human Rights. The Office of Human Rights will look into the complaint and assist in the mediation of a resolution to the complaint with the appropriate department. If you need help filing a complaint or if you have questions regarding your rights, you can contact the Office of Human Rights at the numbers below or directly with the Program Manager by email to aacevedo (at) arlingtonva.us.
CONTACT US
Office of Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and the Americans with Disabilities Act
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 318
Arlington, VA 22201
TEL 703.228.3929
TTY 703.228.4611
FAX 703.228.4390
