Nondiscrimination Policy

NorthCare does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

NorthCare:

Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:

  • Qualified sign language interpreters
  • Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)

Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:

  • Qualified interpreters
  • Information written in other languages

If you need these services, contact any NorthCare staff member at 405-858-2700.

If you believe that NorthCare has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, you can file a grievance.

Northcare Grievance Officers:

Rebekah Shugart 405-858-2932

 

The final decision maker for all grievances is Randy Tate, CEO.

 

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available here, or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201, 1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD).

Individuals can email Title VI complaints or concerns to OKCounty_ARPA@accenture.com