Non-Discrimination Policy
Burke complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, or age. Burke does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, or age.
Burke provides free aids to people with disabilities to communicate effectively, including:
- Qualified sign language interpreters
- Information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
Burke provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English with:
- Qualified interpreters in over 350 languages
- Information written in other languages
If you believe Burke has failed to provide you with services or discriminated in another way, you may file your grievance in person, by mail or email to:
Keryn Veripapa
Patient Representative
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
785 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY 10605
(914) 597-2405
kveripapa@burke.org
You may file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights or by mail or phone at:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
1(800)368-1019
(800) 537-7697 (TDD)
Complaint forms are available here
