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Illinois Department of Transportation

Civil Rights

The Illinois Department of Transportation is committed to eliminating and remedying unlawful discrimination in employment and in the delivery of services, through the development of policies and programs regarding civil rights in the state transportation arena. It is our goal to ensure that employment opportunities and transportation programs, activities and services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner.

IDOT is actively engaged in a series of initiatives, employs investigative strategies, and develops and implements equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs in accordance with state and federal law to ensure we reach our goals.

Equity Statement

Equity is a core value at IDOT. We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity while reflecting the communities we serve. Varied backgrounds, ideas and perspectives create a stronger, more productive and creative work environment. We recognize that the deficiencies of the past have more negatively impacted people of color and underserved communities and commit to expanding future opportunities to eliminate systemic barriers to a fully equitable transportation system. We are committed to ensuring that there is equity in our hiring, purchasing and planning as well as construction and consulting projects. Together, we will continue to build an inclusive culture that supports, celebrates and encourages the diverse opinions and voices of our employees while building a world-class transportation system that serves all of our citizens safely, fairly and equitably.

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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodation, communications and governmental activities. The ADA also establishes requirements for telecommunications relay services. To be protected by the ADA, one must have a disability or have a relationship or association with an individual with a disability.

An individual with a disability is defined by the ADA as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. The ADA does not specifically name all of the impairments that are covered.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, like the ADA, protects qualified individuals with disabilities. Under this law, individuals with disabilities are defined as people with a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits one or more major life activities. People who have a history of, or who are regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, are also covered.  

Forms

Reasonable Accommodation Request : BCR 2180 (English version)

Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Complaint - Title II Form : BCR 2546: (English Version)

External ADA Grievance Procedures

Learn more about ADA and Section 504

If you have any questions about IDOT's policies and programs related to ADA and Section 504, please contact:

Erin Emmett

ADA Coordinator, EEO/AA Officer

Bureau of Civil Rights

Illinois Department of Transportation
2300 S Driksen Parkway
Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-782-9103

The Illinois Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991, protects Illinois employees and students from sexual harassment. The law is enforced by the Illinois Department of Human Rights. 

It is the policy of IDOT to ensure that the workplace is free from sexual harassment. The department's policy on sexual harassment protects applicants and employees against sexual harassment and protects an employee who files a sexual harassment complaint from retaliation. IDOT employees who feel that they have experienced sexual harassment can contact the IDOT Bureau of Civil Rights via the information on the "Contact Us" tab below.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination by government agencies that receive federal funds. If an agency is found in violation of Title VI, that agency may lose its federal funding. No person in the United States shall be excluded from participation in or otherwise discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. 

For more information regarding Title VI complaint procedures, forms and requirements, please review the documents below. If you have questions or need additional information regarding Title VI, please contact the IDOT Bureau of Civil Rights via the information in the 'Contact Us' tab.  

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination by covered employers based on race, color, national origin, religion or sex. Title VII applies to and covers an employer "who has 15 or more employees for each working day in each of 20 or more calendar weeks in the current or preceding calendar year." The Act does not apply to employers with fewer than 15 employees. Title VII also prohibits discrimination against an individual because of their association with another individual of a particular race, color, national origin, religion or sex. 

The documents below provide information regarding the complaint process as well as the complaint form for IDOT employees and applicants who feel they have experienced discrimination.

Contact Us

Illinois Department of Human Rights
524 S. Second St., Suite 300
Springfield, IL 62701

Illinois Department of Human Rights
555 W. Monroe St.
7th Floor, Intake Unit
Chicago, IL 60661

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
JCK Federal Building
230 S. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312-872-9744
TTY: 866-740-3953

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
St. Louis
Phone: 314-798-1960
TTY: 800-669-6820

Contact us

Illinois Department of Transportation

Bureau of Civil Rights

2300 S Dirksen Parkway, Room 317

Springfield, Illinois 62764-0001

217-782-2762

TTY 866-273-3681