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Provides services which seek to have existing civil rights and anti-discrimination laws enforced, and to secure justice and fair treatment for all people. Involved in inter-group relations and combating extremism. Accepts and seeks to resolve discrimination complaints.

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Education Discrimination Assistance
Human Relations Groups
Hate Crimes Prevention
Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Jewish Community
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups

Seeks to resolve complaints of racial, gender, or LGBT discrimination. Focuses mainly on housing, employment, and education. Does not provide legal assistance.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Counsels, mediates, and advocates on behalf of Muslims and other Arabs who have experienced discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes. Works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of Muslims in America.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Hate Crimes Prevention
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Muslim Community
Assists with housing and employment discrimination; provides referrals for job and student education grants; employment outreach; shelter for the homeless; and other short-term programs.

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Employment Discrimination Assistance
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Job Information
Homeless Shelter
Minority Business Development
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Provides legal assistance for those of Arab heritage who are experiencing any type of discrimination. Does not litigate directly on the client's behalf, but refers to a network of legal professionals as needed. Works with the civil rights offices of all government agencies on policies. Provides legal assistance for immigrants, including information on the law, what documents to file, and what course of action is required, as well as referral as needed for representation.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Middle East Community
Education Discrimination Assistance
Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Immigrant Visa Application Filing Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Legal services are provided during legal clinics. Referrals to community attorneys who offer pro bono or discounted services are also given.

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Patient Rights Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
General Legal Aid
AIDS/HIV
Living Wills
Benefits and Services Assistance
Provides legal advocacy and rights protection to a wide range of people with disabilities. This includes assisting individuals with problems such as abuse, neglect, discrimination, access to assistive technology, special education, housing, employment, community integration, voting and rights protection issues.

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Disability Rights Groups
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Investigates and rules on charges of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit and institutions of higher education on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and familial status (persons with children).

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Employment Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Assures minority and female representation on all city-sponsored and federally assisted construction projects in the city and SMSA. Also assures physical accessibility for handicapped persons to public buildings and streets. Processes discrimination complaints on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, and disability. If warranted, agency may file class action litigation on the behalf of its clients.

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Discrimination Assistance
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Individual Advocacy
Education Discrimination Assistance
Class Action Litigation
Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
The mission of the EEOC, as set forth in its strategic plan, is to promote equal opportunity in employment through administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through education and technical assistance.
Investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, credit, higher education, and public accommodations. May file a complaint on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, age, military status, and marital or familial status. Mediation to help settle disputes dealing with discrimination may be offered to those who have filed a complaint.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Provides advocacy, assistance with legal and immigration information, and media education on issues of importance to the Asian-Pacific community.

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Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Asian Community
Education Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. SOCIL provides assistance in addressing discrimination and barriers to access in the community, including housing, employment, transportation, and recreation.

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Employment Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Provides enforcement of the Columbus Civil Rights Code. Investigates, mediates and conducts hearings in response to complaints alleging discrimination against individuals in employment, fair housing and/or public accommodation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or sexual orientation.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Works to stop anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry in the United States and abroad through information, education, legislation, and advocacy. Provides related information to the government, media, law enforcement, educators, and the public. Fosters interfaith/intergroup relations. Seeks to resolve complaints related to discrimination.

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Jewish Community
Education Discrimination Assistance
Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Provides investigation of complaints of discrimination in employment by those working for or attempting to work for contractors who do business with the federal government. Also works with employers who contract with the US government to comply with federal anti-discrimination laws.

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Developmental Disabilities
Veterans
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Physical Disabilities
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Provides legal services to low-income residents of Montgomery, Greene, Preble, and Darke Counties. Legal Line provides advice in civil matters, consumer fraud and home repair scams; domestic violence, divorce, and child support; eviction, foreclosure, and other housing problems; health care access; predatory lending; Social Security/SSI; unemployment benefits; and welfare, Medicaid, and food stamps.

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Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Bankruptcy Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Employment Discrimination Assistance
General Legal Aid
Legal Representation
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Legal Counseling
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Unemployment Insurance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Enforces the provisions of Akron's non-discrimination ordinance. Accepts, investigates, and mediates complaints of unlawful discrimination in housing, employment, city contracts, and public accommodations based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender identity or expression, martial status, military status, national origin, race (includes hair texture/style), religion, sex, sexual orientation, or source of income (related to real estate transactions).

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Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Assists with housing and employment discrimination; provides referrals for job and student education grants; employment outreach; shelter for the homeless; and other short-term programs.

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Employment Discrimination Assistance
At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance Programs
Job Information
Homeless Shelter
Minority Business Development
Housing Discrimination Assistance
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes and protects the civil rights of people with disabilities. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. SOCIL provides assistance in addressing discrimination and barriers to access in the community, including housing, employment, transportation, and recreation.

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Employment Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Counsels, mediates, and advocates on behalf of Muslims and other Arabs who have experienced discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes. Works to protect and defend the constitutional rights of Muslims in America.

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Housing Discrimination Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Hate Crimes Prevention
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Muslim Community
Takes complaints and investigates suspected cases of discrimination in employment due to race, color, age, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, retaliation, sexual orientation and gender identity, or equal pay. Does not offer legal advice but will help client understand legal issues surrounding the complaint. Offers clients mediation as an alternative to an investigation.