Compliance
TITLE VI
As a recipient of Federal financial assistance, KARTS does not exclude, deny transportation to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or on the basis of disability or age. (View Title VI Notice)
Complaints must be filed in writing or in person no later than 180 days after the alleged act of discrimination occurred to:
PO Box 246
Henderson, NC 27536
1575 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
Phone: (252) 438-2573
TDD/TYY (800) 735-2962
Email: info@kartsnc.com
ADA
KARTS will follow all ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act) guidelines when providing service. Reasonable modifications in policies, practices or procedures are available to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability. Information will be made available in alternative formats upon request by calling (252) 438-2573,
TDD/TYY (800) 735-2962.
Complaints should be made in writing or in person to:
KARTS Executive Director
PO Box 246
Henderson, NC 27536
1575 Ross Mill Road
Henderson, NC 27537
Phone: (252) 438-2573
Email: info@kartsnc.com
All ADA complaints will be investigated and reported to:
Federal Transit Administration
Office of Civil Rights
400 7th Street, SW
Room 9102
Washington, DC 20590
Any questions regarding ADA procedures will be directed to 1-888-446-4511
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any characteristic protected by law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, KATA will not tolerate any discrimination against any employee.
We do not discriminate on the basis of gender in pay, promotions or benefits. All employees who perform similar tasks requiring similar skill and effort will receive similar compensation; variances will be based on merit or other job related factors. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), we also make every reasonable effort to accommodate qualified workers with known disabilities. It is the responsibility of individual employees to inform management of any need for accommodation.
DBE Policy Statement
KARTS is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in the conduct of its business, including the procurement of goods and services. KARTS recognizes its responsibilities to the communities in which it operates and to the society it serves and reaffirms that commitment through adoption of this Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“DBE”) Policy Statement. KARTS has established a DBE Program in accordance with the regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”), 49 CFR Part 26. The DBE Program applies to all DOT-assisted projects.
KARTS’ policy is to encourage disadvantaged business enterprises, including both minority-owned and women-owned businesses, to fully participate in KARTS’ procurement process.