Southwest District CES Civil Rights Plan

Dona Ana County is meeting all responsibilities for civil rights by not discriminating against any group based on, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability in admission or access to its programs or activities. Records are kept in the office to support this statement and are open for review by Federal Authorities or persons requiring proof of authentication. All efforts are made by this Dona Ana County Extension Agent to meet these requirements in a positive and inclusive manner. Spanish language publication materials are included at all events where available and appropriate for the targeted audience. A nondiscriminatory statement has been included this past year on all e-mail statements. The agent is meeting the needs of our new diverse culture by recently showing support for anti-hate groups such as the GLBTQ community as a vendor, and by being sensitive to human rights groups. The Extension Agent for Dona Ana County makes every effort possible to include diverse groups of people in his programs.

John Allen has signed on to support Southwest District CES Civil Rights Plan within Hidalgo County.

The County Agent remains open to opportunities to participate in equal opportunity/diversity training as offered. Agent has welcomed, encouraged, and motivated all potential members regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

The demographic composition of Extension Advisory Boards was reviewed along with the office space to ensure appropriate diversity and a welcoming atmosphere with no discrimination against race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

A county review was completed for civil rights compliance. The year's documents were reviewed and participation numbers were compared to 2000 Census figures in order to ensure extension efforts were reaching all segments of the countywide demographic.