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Congress passed the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to improve the administration of elections in the United States. States are provided funding to replace outdated voting systems and are to create minimum standards to follow in key areas of election administration. Among other things, these key areas include voting systems, voting accessibility, statewide computerized voter registration lists, provisional voting, voter education, and voter registration by mail. dLCV monitors the way the Act is carried out with regard to persons with disabilities. dLCV surveys polling sites across the state to make sure they are accessible for persons with visual, sensory, and mobility impairments; provides voting rights information to persons with disabilities; provides voter registration materials to the public; and provides technical assistance, legal advocacy, and legal representation to persons who have been discriminated against in the voting process.

Free legal services in civil cases to low-income persons. Does not handle criminal cases. Centralized Intake: 888-201-2772 Toll Free Nationwide Regional Field Offices in Castlewood, Christiansburg, and Marion, Virginia

Provides information regarding local, state and federal fair housing laws. Receives complaints alleging discrimination in sale or rental of housing. Investigates, mediates, and conciliates alleged discrimination.

The Fair Housing Act covers most housing transactions including rentals, home sales, advertising, mortgage lending, home improvements, and zoning activities, but only if one is discriminated on the basis of one of the following protected classes as defined by federal, state, and /or local law, as follows: race, national origin, color, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. The Commonwealth of Virginia law adds elderliness, and the City of Roanoke law adds age and marital status. Landlord - Tenant issues can also be referred through this service.

Responsible for enforcement of VOSH (safe occupational & healthy work environment for employees of businesses), and regulation of child labor law and payment of wage law and labor law. The Northern Virginia Regional Office and Verona Field Office provide service to businesses and employees in the counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, Highland, Loudoun, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Stafford, Warren; and the cities of Alexandria, Charlottesville, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Manassas, Manassas Park and Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester.

A private, non-profit organization that uses lobbying, litigation and public education to promote civil liberties and civil rights in the state. Provides free legal representation for civil liberties cases. The case must represent a significant civil liberties issue and affect a large number of people. Civil liberties they seek to protect are: Freedom of Expression, Religion, Equality Under the Law, Due Process (the right to be treated fairly when facing criminal charges or other serious accusations) and the Right to Privacy.

Enforces state laws regarding labor-child labor, minimum wage, garnishments, payroll requirements, etc., and handles complaints and grievances related to such laws. Enforces OSHA regulations and administers State approved apprenticeship programs.

Responsible for enforcement of VOSH, (safe occupational & healthy work environment for employees), and regulation of child labor law & payment of wage law and labor law. The Central Virginia Regional Office provides service to businesses and employees in the counties of Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Caroline, Charles City, Chesterfield, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Essex, Fluvanna, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King & Queen, King George, King William, Lancaster, Louisa, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Nottoway, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Westmoreland, and the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond.

Provides inquiries into alleged violations of the City's Fair Housing Ordinance. Serves community with information, referral and training.

Funded by the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999, the Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security Program is funded by the Social Security Administration. The Ticket to Work system provides eligible SSI and SSDI beneficiaries with a "ticket" that they can use to obtain vocational rehabilitation (VR), employment services, and other support services from an Employment Network (EN) of their choice. dLCV advocates for Social Security beneficiaries to break down barriers to employment under the PABSS program.

Receives and investigates complaints of discrimination under the Code and applicable federal and state laws for persons who live, work, or visit in Alexandria.

Clients should schedule a Fair Housing/Predatory Lending appointment if they believe they have been victims of mortgage fraud, a loan scam, or discrimination in any aspect of the housing market. HCS counselors help clients understand their rights under fair housing law and help file complaints with the appropriate enforcement agencies.

Receives and investigates charges of job discrimination. Enforces laws to prevent discrimination by employers, labor unions or employment agencies when applying for a job or while on the job because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Offers mediation as an alternative to the traditional investigative or litigation process. All laws enforced by EEOC, except the Equal Pay Act (EPA), require filing a charge with EEOC before a private lawsuit may be filed in court.

Provides information and assistance regarding discrimination related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and HIV status.

Attorneys on staff provide information on disability laws including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Represents persons with hearing loss in selected discrimination cases.

The EEOC has the authority to investigate charges of discrimination against employers who are covered by the law. EEOC role in an investigation is to assess the allegations in the charge and then make a finding. If discrimination has occurred, EEOC will try to settle the charge.

The Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program allows dLCV to expand its services to individuals with disabilities in the community who are not eligible for other advocacy programs. An individual with a disability who requires information or services to overcome discrimination, barriers to living independently, or barriers to accessing benefits and services may be eligible for dLCV assistance under the PAIR Program. Additionally, individuals who need access to goods or services provided by private businesses may be eligible for legal advocacy or representation by dLCV. Individuals may be eligible for services under the PAIR Program only if they are not eligible for DD or PAIMI and are not receiving services under CAP.

Provides legal services to low income residents who cannot afford attorney services/fees, in certain types of civil cases. Types of cases that are handled: housing, health care, economic self-sufficiency, education, public benefits, consumer purchases and family relations.

Receives and investigates complaints filed by any person who believes they have been discriminated against in Fairfax County.

Provides a statewide grassroots organization dedicated to challenging injustice by empowering people in local communities to address issues that effect the quality of their lives. Virginia Organizing provides workshops and training sessions on dismantling racism, understanding the economy, leadership and development, sexual orientation issues. VOP has a statewide e-mail action alert system to assist groups in helping one another on particular issues.

The Fair Housing Act also provides procedures for handling individual complaints of discrimination. Individuals who believe that they have been victims of an illegal housing practice, may file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] or file their own lawsuit in federal or state court. The Department of Justice brings suits on behalf of individuals based on referrals from HUD.

Responsible for enforcement of OSHA, (safe occupational & healthy work environment for employees of businesses), apprenticeship training (apprentices are registered through employers for training in specific trades) and regulation of child labor law and payment of wage law and labor law. The Northern Virginia Regional Office and Verona Field Office provide service to businesses and employees in the counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Frederick, Greene, Highland, Loudoun, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Page, Prince William, Rappahannock, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Stafford, Warren, and the cities of Alexandria, Charlottesville, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Manassas, Manassas Park and Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester.

Seeks to remove discrimination wherever found and to promote equal rights for everyone. The goal is racial justice for housing, education, jobs, etc. Various fundraising events include the Freedom Fund Fashion Show.

The Virginia Fair Housing Office is responsible for investigating housing discrimination complaints. Federal and state fair housing laws protects people from discrimination when trying to rent an apartment, buy a house, obtain a mortgage, or purchase homeowner's insurance. Fair housing requirements apply to all housing providers: property managers, owners, landlords, real estate agents, banks, savings institutions, credit unions, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and appraisers. The Fair Housing Board administers and enforces the Fair Housing Law, although the Real Estate Board is responsible for fair housing cases involving real estate licensees or their employees.

Enforces the county Human Rights Ordinance that prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit based on race/color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or marital status. (Familial status applies to housing complaints). Also offers outreach and public education.