Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The OEO advocates to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunities for all employees. We support a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, so all employees, at all levels, can reach their full potential. The overall mission of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is to:
Support a fair and equitable work environment for all applicants and employees, as well as for visitors, volunteers, and those doing business with CTDOT.
Develop a workplace that is representative of all segments of the population, including women, people of color, older persons, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Our Services:
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
- Develops and implements the CTDOT’s non-discrimination policies and federal and state Affirmative Action/EEO Plans.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
- Investigates claims of discrimination.
- Provides training in the areas of inclusive leadership, cultural diversity, cultural sensitivity, and sexual harassment prevention.
- Monitors all aspects of the employment process and ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within the Department, specifically appeals of employee reasonable accommodation requests (ADA Title I) and ADA Title II/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Works with CTDOT’s ADA Coordinating Engineer and ADA Coordinator for Public Transportation to assist with:
- Handling ADA complaints
- Responding to inquiries and concerns
- Ensuring materials are available in alternate formats
- Scheduling interpreters when requested.