Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a national law that protects persons from discrimination based on their race, color, or national orgin in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance.

There are many forms of illegal discrimination based on race, color, or national orgin that frequently limit the opportunity of minorities to gain equal access to services. A recipient of Federal financial assistance may not, based on race, color, or national orgin:

>Deny services, financial aid or other benefits provided as a part of health or human service programs.
>Provide a different service, financial aid or other benefit, or provide them in a different manner from those provide to others under the program.
>Segregate or separately treat individuals in any matter related to the receipt of may service, financial aid or other benefit...

Hotlines: 1-800-368-1019 (Voice) 1-800-537-7697 (TDD) E-mail: ocrmail@hhs.gov Web site: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr (H-9/June 2000)