Non-discrimination policy.

TYC complies with the Washington State Law Against Discrimination, RCW 49.60, as it now reads or as it may be amended. RCW 49.60 currently prohibits discrimination or unfair practices because of race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. 

TYC complies with WAC 162-32-060 Gender-segregated facilities, allowing individuals the use of gender segregated facilities, such as restrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms, and homeless or emergency shelters that are consistent with the individual’s gender expression or identity. 

TYC complies with the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, including housing accommodations for those with service animals or emotional support animals. For additional guidance on HUD and ADA rules and regulations as they pertain to service animal refer to HUDAsstAnimalNC1-28-2020.pdf. 

Procedures related to policy: 

All Youth Connection employees are responsible to implement and uphold this policy when working with all young people. It is the expectation of TYC to honor and respect everyone as a unique person and make accommodations as needed to comply with the above policy.  .