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December 23, 2008

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Howard County Office of Human Rights Launches Web Pages

ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Government has a new addition to its website. The Office of Human Rights, the County office which seeks to eradicate discrimination and increase equal opportunity for all, now has webpages dedicated to educating the public about their rights and the remedies available to them if they feel those rights have been violated.

“The protection of fundamental human rights is a responsibility we take very seriously,” said County Executive Ken Ulman. “Now we have a tool available on our website that reminds all of us about the various bases of discrimination prohibited by law and makes it easier for those who feel they have been discriminated against to file a complaint.”

“I am delighted to have this information now available on-line, and I hope users will find it useful,” said Dr. C. Vernon Gray, Office of Human Rights Administrator. “For those who prefer to have the information in Spanish or Korean, we have provided a link for the translation as well.”

Discrimination includes acting or failing to act or unduly delaying any action regarding any person because of race, sex, creed, religion, national origin, age, occupation, personal appearance, political opinion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, familial status or source of income in such a way that such persons are adversely affected in housing, employment, financing, law enforcement, or public accommodations.

To visit the Office of Human Rights’ web pages, go to Howard County Government’s website at www.howardcountymd.gov and click the link under “What’s New.” For questions or additional information, call the Office of Human Rights at 410-313-6430.