Kansas Human Rights Commission
Overview
The Kansas Human Rights Commission works to ensure equal opportunities in all employment relations to prevent and eliminate discrimination, segregation and separation . Kansas laws protect persons from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
There are four area offices in Kansas listed below. In addition, there are other state and federal agencies that can be contacted for various discrimination issues that are also listed with phone numbers and web site address.
- Dodge City, (620) 225-4804
- Independence, (620) 331-7083
- Topeka, (785) 296-3206 (Voice), (785) 296-0245 (TTY), (888) 793-6874 (Toll Free)
- Wichita, (316) 337-6270 (Voice), (316) 337-6272 (TTY)
Web Site - see About the KHRC.
Kansas Human Rights Commision information is also available as a map.
Other Contacts
Department of Justice (for ADA complaints). Information on accessibility discrimination at the state, county, and city government level and places of business in general. Phone: (800) 514-0301 (Voice) - (800) 514-0383 (TTY). Web Site
Job Accommodation Network. Information on increasing employability through accommodation solutions, assistance regarding ADA and related legislation, and educating callers about self-employment options. Phone:(800) 526-7234 – (877)781-9403 (TTY). Web Site
Disability Rights Center of Kansas. Information on advocacy and legal help. Phone: (785) 273-9661, (877) 776-1541, (877) 335-3725 (TTY). Web Site
Kansas Legal Services. Information on legal, mediation (also employment training). Phone: (785) 233-2068 (Voice), (785) 233-4028 (TTY), (800) 723-6953 (Toll-free). Web Site
Housing and Urban Development. Information on housing, enforcing fair housing laws, and housing counseling. Phone: (913) 551-5462, (800) 569-4287, (913) 551-5462 (TTY). Web Site
Office of Civil Rights (U.S. Dept. of Education), Kansas City Office. Information on education discrimination and enforcement of civil rights. Phone: (816) 268-0550 (V) – (877) 521-2172 (TTY). Web Site
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Kansas Area Office in Kansas City, Kansas. Information on employment discrimination, mediation and filing a charge. Phone: (866) 408-8075 or (800) 669-4000 (Voice), (913) 551-5657 (TTY) or (800) 669-6820 (TTY). Web Site
Kansas Attorney General’s office. Information on ADA accessibility for new building construction and alterations, (K.S.A. 58-1301 et seq.) Phone: (785) 296-2215. Web Site
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