OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS (OCR)
The OCR consists of the
following programs: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) and Title VI/Environmental
Justice. The primary function of the OCR is to assure that the
Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is in full compliance
with all related federal and State anti-discrimination laws,
regulations, directives and executive orders in all its programs and
activities. Under the Office of HDOT's Director, the OCR is the focal
point for equal opportunity compliance activities and functions
conducted through the multi-modal transportation divisional programs
and staff offices statewide.
Mission Statement
To eliminate and remedy unlawful
discrimination against individuals in HDOT's services and
activities, through civil rights programs that ensure departmental
compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws, rules,
regulations and executive orders.
Vision
To facilitate and achieve full
compliance with federal and state civil rights regulations by
providing technical assistance and guidance in the area of civil
rights to the HDOT’s statewide multi-modal transportation divisional
programs and staff offices.
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