Washington County Policy and Procedures
Policy 210: Equitable Community Engagement
Serves as a foundation and guide for staff and contractors on best practices in equitable community engagement when working with the public, to assist them in participating in local decision making.
Policy 211: ADA Policy / Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation Policy
The Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities. The County’s policy ensures equal opportunity to participate.
- Policy 211: Access for People with Disabilities (PDF)
- Procedure 211-A: Access for People with Disabilities (PDF)
- Procedure 211-B: Washington County ADA Grievance Procedure (PDF)
Policy 212: Fair Treatment, Equal Protection, and Nondiscrimination Policy and Procedure
Establishes standards for the fair treatment and equal protection of all people in accessing Washington County programs, activities, benefits and services.
- Policy 212: Fair Treatment, Equal Protection, and Nondiscrimination (PDF)
- Procedure 212-A: Fair Treatment, Equal Protection, and Nondiscrimination (PDF)
Policy 301: Workplace Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Assault, and Retaliation Prevention
Title VI and Equal Employment Opportunity Plans
Washington County Title VI Implementation Plan
No person shall be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination in any service provided by or through the County.
Washington County Equal Employment Opportunity Plan
Advances County’s philosophy of equity, fairness and the belief in the value of all employees and a respect for their differences so that all may realize their full potential.
Language Access and ADA Accommodation Services
Request ADA Accommodation
If you need ADA accommodations, language interpretation or translation, or any other assistance to help you access County services and/or any opportunities for participation, please email [email protected] with your request.
Language Access Framework
This Countywide Language Access Framework serves as the overarching Language Access Plan for Washington County, establishing the minimum standards, roles, procedures, and accountability expectations for language access across the County. It directs each County department to develop and maintain a Department Language Access Plan that adheres to this Framework and describes how these standards are implemented within its specific programs, services, facilities, communications, and community interactions.
Language Access Services
Washington County works to remove language barriers to meaningful access of our programs, services, and employment opportunities by providing free Language Access Services.
ADA Accommodation for Public Meetings
Assistive Listening Devices are available for persons with hearing impairments and can be scheduled for this meeting by calling 503-846-8685 before 5 p.m. on the Monday preceding the meeting. Persons with hearing impairments may call 711 for assistance with contacting our office.
Sign Language and Interpreters. Upon request, the County will also arrange for the following services to be provided: 1. Qualified sign language interpreters for persons with speech or hearing impairments 2. Qualified bilingual interpreters Because these services must be scheduled with outside service providers, you must notify our office by calling 503-846-8685 before 5 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the meeting.
Find upcoming meetings on the Washington County CivicWeb Portal and learn how to testify in-person, via Zoom, or in writing in the Testimony Procedures for the Board of County Commissioners and Housing Authority.
Housing Services Reasonable Accommodation
Information on the reasonable accommodation policy of the Department of Housing Services and how to request a reasonable accommodation.
Court Accommodations
If you need an accommodation for a court case, contact the Washington County Circuit Court ADA Coordinator at 503-846-8888 (Option #3, then #8) or visit their accessibility page to submit a request form.
Americans with Disabilities Act and Pedestrian Accommodations
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan outlines our strategy to provide pedestrian access in the County right-of-way for people of all abilities.
Discrimination, Harassment, and Civil Rights Complaints
For Community Members
Washington County is committed to ensuring that all community members can access County programs, services, and opportunities fairly and without discrimination. This form allows individuals to report concerns related to discrimination, unequal treatment, language access, disability access, or other civil rights concerns. Washington County prohibits retaliation against any person for filing a complaint, participating in an investigation, requesting an accommodation, or exercising civil rights protections.
For Employees
The Ethics Matters hotline and website simplifies the reporting of inquiries and complaints about the County’s ethical conduct by providing a single point of contact through a third-party, contracted service provider to report concerns confidentially or anonymously about the conduct of County employees, officials or agents.
Resolutions and Additional Resources
Access and Opportunity Resolution and Order
Building upon the foundation set by the 2020 Equity Resolution, the Access and Opportunity Resolution and Order allows the County to remain in compliance with federal, state and local laws while affirming our shared values.
Racial Equity Resolution
Land Acknowledgment Statement
- On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the Board of Commissioners adopted a land acknowledgment recognizing Indigenous Peoples as the original stewards of the land now known as Washington County. See the news: Board adopts land acknowledgment.
Contact(s)
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Adrian Manriquez
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Civil Rights Officer
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