- Cama-i, quyana tailuci!
- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
Civil Rights Resources
Civil Rights Compliance for Staff Training
The annual requirement of civil rights training may be fulfilled by watching the AK DEED July 2026 Civil Rights Recording. After completion of the civil rights training, click HERE to generate a training certificate.
Civil Rights Resources
- Medical Statement
- Civil Rights Complaint Record for all Nutrition Programs
- Sample Grievance Procedures
A medical statement must be on file for all children with disabilities or allergies who need special meals or accommodations.
USDA Resources
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service Instruction
- 2017 Edition of Accommodating Children with Disabilities in the School Meal Programs
- Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in the School Meal Programs
- Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program
- Guidance Related to the ADA Amendments Act
- Translated applications for Free and Reduce-Price School Meals
Other Resources
- Food Allergies in Schools - Developed by the Centers for Disease Control
- Food Allergies for School Nutrition Directors and Food Allergy Fact Sheets – Developed by the Institute of Child Nutrition
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, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: 202-690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.