The Torch Relay is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
It is the policy of The Torch Relay to:
a) Strictly follow volunteer/staff procedures that will ensure equal opportunity for all people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, veteran, or draft status.
b) Make reasonable accommodations wherever necessary for all volunteers and participants with disabilities, provided that the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the duties and assignments connected with the assignment or event and provided that any accommodations made do not require significant difficulty or expense.
c) Thoroughly investigate instances of alleged discrimination and take corrective action if warranted.
d) Only support those organizations and sponsors who adopt a nondiscrimination policy and Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
e) Be continually able to identify and correct any practices by individuals that are at variance with the intent of The Torch Relay Nondiscrimination Policy.
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