Discrimination is Against the Law.
EmpowerMe Wellness and its affiliated entities (individually and collectively, “EmpowerMe”) comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (consistent with the scope of sex discrimination described at 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2)). EmpowerMe does not exclude people or treat them less favorably because of any of these characteristics.
Affiliated entities include but are not limited to: EmpowerMe Rehabilitation, LLC; EmpowerMe Rehabilitation Colorado, LLC; EmpowerMe Rehabilitation Florida, LLC; EmpowerMe Rehabilitation Georgia, LLC; EmpowerMe Rehabilitation Illinois, LLC; EmpowerMe Rehabilitation Kentucky, LLC; EmpowerMe Rehabilitation Missouri, LLC; EmpowerMe Rehabilitation Oklahoma, LLC; EmpowerMe Rehabilitation WA, PC; EmpowerMe ASL, LLC; EmpowerMe Wellness Kansas City, LLC; Orthopaedic and Neurological Rehabilitation, Speech Pathology, Inc.; ONR National Speech Pathology, Inc.; EmpowerMe Medical Group, PC; and EmpowerMe NP, LLC.
EmpowerMe provides the following free services to support effective communication:
- For people with disabilities: Reasonable modifications and appropriate auxiliary aids and services, such as qualified sign language interpreters and written information in alternative formats (e.g., large print, audio, accessible electronic formats).
- For individuals whose primary language is not English: Free language assistance services, including qualified interpreters and information written in other languages.
To request these services, contact us at [email protected] or ask any staff member for help.
If you believe EmpowerMe has failed to provide these services or has discriminated on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with:
James L. Smith, Privacy Officer
📞(314) 673-6706
You may file a grievance in person, by mail, fax, or email. If you need help, James L. Smith is available to assist you. Filing a grievance will not affect the care you receive, and you will not be retaliated against for doing so.
You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
📞1-800-368-1019
📞800-537-7697 (TDD)