Inclusive Access & Policy Specialist

Junior Achievement USA is committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity to its programming and employment. This policy outlines procedures for nondiscrimination, accessibility, civil rights, harassment, grievances and complaints, the reporting of fraud or other forms of criminal misconduct.

No individual, on the basis of actual or perceived race, (including hair texture, hair type, or a hairstyle that is commonly or historically associated with race), color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in, a Federally conducted education or training program or activity.

Subjecting an individual to segregation or separate treatment in a matter related to their receipt of any service or other benefit under a federally funded program, on the basis of race, color, or national origin, is prohibited.

Junior Achievement USA is committed to ensuring equal access, full inclusion, and nondiscrimination for qualified individuals with disabilities, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and 29 CFR Part 32. No person with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance from the Department of Labor.

This policy applies to all programs, services, and activities offered by Junior Achievement USA, including employment practices, training initiatives, and educational services or programs funded wholly or partially by the U.S. Department of Labor. It applies to all employees, contractors, volunteers, and program participants.

Junior Achievement USA must operate each program or activity so that, when viewed in its entirety, it is readily accessible to qualified individuals with disabilities. Importantly, it clarifies that this does not necessitate making every existing facility or part thereof accessible. If a specific aid, benefit, service, or training is available only at a single location, that site must be made accessible, or the offering must be provided at an alternative accessible location.

Junior Achievement USA does not deny qualified individuals access to opportunities based on the need to provide reasonable accommodations. Unless state or local law requires greater accommodations, Junior Achievement USA makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who have limitations related to their pregnancy, childbirth, physical or mental limitations.

Junior Achievement USA makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to programs, services, and opportunities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of its programs or activities. The criteria for determining undue hardship are set by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and are also referenced in related regulations such as 29 CFR Part 32 for organizations receiving federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Any television public service announcement that is produced or funded, in whole or in part, by a federal agency shall include closed captioning of all verbal content to ensure accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Junior Achievement USA strictly prohibits any act of coercion, intimidation, threats, or interference against any individual for exercising or enjoying, or for aiding or encouraging another individual in the exercise or enjoyment of, any right protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or related disability laws.

No person shall be subjected to discrimination or retaliation for opposing any act or practice made unlawful by the ADA or for filing a complaint, testifying, assisting, or participating in any manner in an investigation, proceeding, or hearing under the ADA.

Junior Achievement USA is committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of its programs. This policy ensures that all individuals are treated equitably and that our workplace and programs are free from discrimination and harassment, in full compliance with 29 CFR Part 30.

Junior Achievement USA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and gender identity), sexual orientation, age (40 or…