Title VI Brochure Updated 2.12.2026

Town of Waterford 
  
Your Rights 
Under Title VI of 
The Civil Rights Act 
Of 1964 
  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What is Title VI? 
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the Federal Law that protects individuals and groups 
from discrimination on the basis of their race, color, and national origin in programs and 
activities. 
Title VI Policy 
The Town of Waterford (TOW) upholds it commitment to the principles inherent to the Civil 
Rights Act of 1964, which affirms that discrimination is illegal. 
The TOW in accordance with Connecticut State and Federal law will ensure full compliance 
with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and related statutes.  The TOW is 
committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation, denied benefits, or 
otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity or any service 
rendered to the public, on the basis of race, color and national origin.
Any person who believes that he or she has been subjected to discrimination or retaliation 
based on his/her race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, income level or Limited 
English Proficiency may file a Title VI complaint. Complaints must be filed in writing 
and signed by the complainant or a representative and should include the complainant’s 
name, address, and contact information. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date 
of the alleged discriminatory act. 
What discrimination is prohibited by Town of Waterford Programs? Discrimination 
under our Title VI program is an act (action or inaction) whether intentional or unintentional, 
through which a person or group, solely because of race, color and national origin has been 
otherwise subjected to unequal treatment or impact, under any program or activity. 
The TOW cannot discriminate in its rendering of services to the public either directly 
or through contractual or other means by: 
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Denying programs, services, or other benefits;
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Providing different program services or other benefits or providing them in a manner
different from that provided to others;
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Segregating or separately treating individuals or groups in any matter related to the
receipt of any program, service, or benefit;
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Restricting in any way the enjoyment of any  advantage or privilege enjoyed by others
receiving any program, service, or other benefit;
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Denying person(s) the opportunity to participate as a member of a planning, advisory
or similar body;
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Denying person (s) the opportunity to participate in the program through the provision
of services, or affording the opportunity to do so differently from those afforded others.

Who may file a Title VI complaint? 
A complaint may be filed by any individual or group that believes that they have been 
subjected to discrimination or retaliation based on their race, color and national origin. The 
complaint may be filed by the affected party or a representative, and must be in writing. 
What information do I include in my complaint? 
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A signed, written complaint should be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged
discrimination, including:
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Your name, address and telephone number. If you are filing on behalf of another
person, include name, address, telephone number and your relation to that person.
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The name and address of the agency, firm or department you believe discriminated
against you.  A description of how, why, and when you believe you were discriminated
against. Include as much background information as possible about the alleged acts.
Your complaint must include your signature.
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The names of individuals whom you allege discriminated against you if known.
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The names of any persons, if known, that can be contacted for additional information
to support or clarify your allegations.
How can I request additional information on the Town of Waterford’s non-
discrimination obligations or file a discrimination complaint? 
If you believe that the TOW has discriminated against you or others protected by Title VI you 
may file a complaint. Complaints may be filed with: 
Dani Gorman, Title VI Coordinator 
15 Rope Ferry Road 
Waterford, CT 06385 
Complaint forms can be obtained online at the Town of Waterford website: 
www.waterfordct.org.  Click on the Community tab and choose “ADA Information/Title IV”, a 
link to the Title VI Complaint Form is there or you can obtain forms in person at: 
Waterford Community Center 
24 Rope Ferry Road 
Waterford, CT 
860.444.5839 
Monday – Friday    8:00am – 4:00pm