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Educational Services of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Do you have questions?
- How can I be sure I'm not discriminating against anyone in my hiring process?
- What is the legal definition of sexual harassment?
- What is reasonable accommodation of disabilities?
- Our community and our workplace are becoming morediverse. How can I get every one to work together?
- How can I be sure my business welcomes diverse customers,including persons with disabilities?
- In my school, how can students learn to appreciate and understand children who are different in some way?
- As a landlord, how can I be sure I'm renting my units without discriminating?
- Must I rent my apartment to a family with kids?
The Civil Rights Commission can help you with the answers!
What educational services are available from the Commission?
Workshops
The Commission has trained, experienced staff who can provide speakers or trainers on civil rights- related topics, including:
- Overview of State and Federal Civil Rights Laws
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Preventing Sexual Harassment
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
- Celebrating Diversity for School Children
- Diversity in the Workplace
- Fair Housing Law
We can work with you to tailor a presentation for your businessor organization. The program can vary in time or depth according to your needs, and can be supplemented with videos or other training aids.
There is a $50 charge for a presentation to offset costs. This fee may be waived for non-profit and educational organizations.
Video Lending Library
The Commission has a library of videos on civil rights topics that are available for loan. Most of these specialized videos are not available for loan through public libraries or other resources.
There is a $10.00 processing charge for governmental, non-profit, and educational organizations. The fee is $20.00 for for-profit entities. The renter of the video also incurs the addional cost of return mail for each video.
Publications
The Commission provides a variety of free publications and posters on civil rights.
Information and Consultation
While we encourage you to seek legal advice on specific issues your business may be dealing with, we can answer many of your general questions about the civil rights laws, how they operate,and how they are enforced. We may also refer you to other contacts or sources of information.
How can I request any of these services?
For workshops, videos, or publications, call Crystal Schrader:
515-281-3054 or 1-800-457-4416, ext. 910354.
For questions about employment, housing, or civil rights in general, call Don Grove:
515-281-0338 or 1-800-457-4416, ext. 910338
We're here to help!
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Grimes State Office Building
400 East 14th Street
Des Moines, IA
50319-1004
515-281-4121
1-800-457-4416
515-242-5840 FAX
The Mission of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) is to eliminate discrimination in Iowa.
The Commission fights discrimination four ways:
- Enforcing the law through complaint processing
- Educating the public about civil rights law and the value of diversity
- Testing to determine the nature and extent of discriminationin Iowa
- Assisting communities in forming Diversity AppreciationTeams
Volunteers
The ICRC welcomes volunteers. Volunteer assignments are variedand can be done in our office or in your home or office.
If you would like to learn more about being an ICRC volunteer, call Crystal Schrader at 515-281-0354, or 800-457-4416, ext. 910354. |