(Washington, DC) – The District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is hosting a DDOT 101 Orientation webinar on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 for DBE firms. The webinar is part of DDOT’s Office of Civil Rights webinar series on How to Do Business with DDOT.

This webinar will provide an overview of DDOT's organizational structure, roles and responsibilities, as well as key details on the agency’s contract and procurement process. Endrea Frazier, Vice President of Legion Design/Campbell & Associates will facilitate the webinar.

This training is free of charge and is required for all newly certified and re-evaluated DBE firms. It is also open to other small businesses who are interested in seeking procurement opportunities with the agency.

What	How to Do Business with DDOT - DDOT 101 Orientation Webinar
When	Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10 am – 12 pm
Where	https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/860066846

Advanced registration is required no later than Monday, March 18, 2013 via
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/860066846 . For more information about this webinar, please contact Chloe Miles at CMiles@mhmiles.com or (202) 525-2740.

For information about DDOT’s Office of Civil Rights please visit: www.ddot.dc.gov/CivilRights.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its projects, programs, activities, and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related statutes.

In accordance with the DC Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, DC Official Code sec. 2-1401.01 et seq. (Act), the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in a violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

If you need special accommodations or language assistance services (translation or interpretation) please contact Jordyne Blaise at (202) 671-5117 or Jordyne.Blaise@dc.gov by December 3, 2012. These services will be provided free of charge.