EO Program Policy Development
The EO Program Policy Development function within PPE develops policies and procedures under a host of EO mandates. Some examples of EO mandates and the ODEO policy development undertaken pursuant to them include:
EEO/Anti-Harassment
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, and religion. Under Title VII, ODEO develops Agency policy on matters such as EEO, anti-harassment, and religious accommodation.
Gender Equity in NASA-funded Science/Engineering Programs
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits exclusion from participation in, denial of the benefits of, or discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Under Title IX and related laws, such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ODEO develops policy and procedures for conducting compliance reviews of grant recipients and processing complaints of discrimination filed by beneficiaries of NASA-funded programs.
Information/Electronic Technology Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires Federal agencies to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access and use of the information by members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities. Under Section 508, ODEO has developed policy and procedures for filing complaints regarding comparable access for individuals with disabilities to NASA electronic and information technology.
Reasonable Accommodations for NASA Employees/Applicants with Disabilities
Executive Order 13164 requires Federal Agencies to establish procedures to facilitate the provision of reasonable accommodation. Under this Executive Order, ODEO has issued policy and procedures to ensure the provision of reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants for NASA employment.
Limited English Proficiency
Executive Order 13166 requires Federal agencies to ensure meaningful access to Federal programs for limited English proficient (LEP) persons. Under Executive Order 13166, ODEO has developed guidance to grant recipients to ensure meaningful access to NASA funded programs, and a Language Assistance Plan and other guidance for NASA-conducted programs serving LEP persons.
For other information regarding ODEO efforts relating to these mandates, go to Compliance and Evaluation, Outreach/Special Emphasis, and EO Policies and Publications.
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