<style>.ash-legal-page{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;padding:48px 24px 64px;font-family:'DM Sans',system-ui,sans-serif;color:#2D3E5F;line-height:1.7;font-size:17px}.ash-legal-page h1{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:clamp(32px,5vw,44px);font-weight:600;color:#1A2B4A;line-height:1.15;margin-bottom:12px}.ash-legal-page .effective{display:block;font-size:14px;color:#6B7280;font-style:italic;margin-bottom:32px}.ash-legal-page h2{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:600;color:#1A2B4A;margin:40px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #F5A623}.ash-legal-page h3{font-family:'Fraunces',Georgia,serif;font-size:19px;font-weight:600;color:#1A2B4A;margin:28px 0 10px}.ash-legal-page p{margin-bottom:14px}.ash-legal-page ul,.ash-legal-page ol{margin:14px 0 14px 24px}.ash-legal-page li{margin-bottom:8px}.ash-legal-page strong{color:#1A2B4A}.ash-legal-page a{color:#F5A623;font-weight:500;text-underline-offset:2px}.ash-legal-page a:hover{color:#1A2B4A}.ash-legal-page .callout{background:#FEF7E8;border-left:4px solid #F5A623;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:6px}.ash-legal-page .callout p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.ash-legal-page .contact-block{background:#F9FAFB;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:8px}.ash-legal-page .tagline-block{background:#F9FAFB;border:1px solid #E5E7EB;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px}.ash-legal-page .tagline-block p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.ash-legal-page .related{margin-top:48px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid #E5E7EB;font-size:15px;color:#6B7280}</style><article class="ash-legal-page"><h1>Non-Discrimination Notice</h1><span class="effective">Effective date: April 13, 2026</span><p>Every family that comes to Achieving Stars Therapy deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. We welcome children and families from all backgrounds, and we do not discriminate in the services we provide or the way we interact with you.</p><div class="callout"><p><strong>Achieving Stars Therapy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability</strong> in any of our programs, activities, or services. This notice is provided in compliance with Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (45 CFR Part 92).</p></div><h2>1. Our Non-Discrimination Commitment</h2><p>We provide ABA therapy services to all eligible children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. This applies to every part of the service experience, including intake, scheduling, therapy delivery, billing, and communications with our team.</p><p>We also do not discriminate in how we hire, train, or supervise our staff. We expect every BCBA and RBT on our team to uphold this commitment in every family interaction.</p><p>No one will be denied services, given lesser quality of care, or treated differently because of who they are or where they come from.</p><h2>2. Language Access Services</h2><p>If you or someone in your family has difficulty communicating in English, free language assistance is available. You should never have to bring your own interpreter to a meeting or session, and you should never have to rely on a child to interpret for you.</p><p>We can arrange interpretation services for many languages. To request an interpreter or translated documents, call us at <a href="tel:+18336663115">(833) 666-3115</a> or email <a href="mailto:info@achievingstarstherapy.com">info@achievingstarstherapy.com</a>. Please let us know your preferred language and we will make arrangements before your appointment.</p><p>These services are provided at no cost to you.</p><div class="tagline-block"><p><strong>Spanish / Español:</strong><br> ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al <a href="tel:+18336663115">(833) 666-3115</a>.</p><p><strong>Arabic / عربي:</strong><br> تنبيه: إذا كنت تتحدث اللغة العربية، فإن خدمات المساعدة اللغوية تتوفر لك مجاناً. اتصل برقم <a href="tel:+18336663115">(833) 666-3115</a>.</p><p><strong>French / Français:</strong><br> ATTENTION: Si vous parlez français, des services d'aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le <a href="tel:+18336663115">(833) 666-3115</a>.</p><p><strong>Portuguese / Português:</strong><br> ATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para <a href="tel:+18336663115">(833) 666-3115</a>.</p><p>For assistance in any other language, please call <a href="tel:+18336663115">(833) 666-3115</a> and we will arrange an interpreter.</p></div><h2>3. Accessibility for People with Disabilities</h2><p>We are committed to making our services accessible to people with disabilities. If you or a family member has a disability that affects how you communicate or access information, we want to help. Please let us know what you need.</p><p>Available accommodations include:</p><ul><li>Written materials in large print or other accessible formats</li><li>Sign language interpretation (American Sign Language and others) upon request</li><li>Assistance completing forms or understanding written materials</li><li>Other reasonable modifications to how we communicate or deliver services</li></ul><p>To request an accommodation, contact us before your appointment so we have enough time to arrange it. There is no cost for these accommodations.</p><h2>4. How to File a Grievance With Us</h2><p>If you believe you or your child have been treated in a way that violates this non-discrimination notice, you have the right to file a grievance with Achieving Stars Therapy. We take these complaints seriously and will not retaliate against you for filing one.</p><p>To file a grievance:</p><ul><li><strong>Phone:</strong> Call <a href="tel:+18336663115">(833) 666-3115</a> and ask to speak with our Privacy Officer</li><li><strong>Email:</strong><a href="mailto:privacy@achievingstarstherapy.com">privacy@achievingstarstherapy.com</a></li><li><strong>Fax:</strong> (833) 666-1401</li><li><strong>Mail:</strong> Achieving Stars Therapy, Attn: Privacy Officer, [Mailing Address]</li></ul><p>We will acknowledge your complaint within 5 business days and work toward a resolution within 30 days. See our <a href="/complaints-and-grievance-policy">full Complaints and Grievance Policy</a> for more detail on the process.</p><h2>5. How to File a Civil Rights Complaint with HHS</h2><p>If you believe you have experienced discrimination by a healthcare provider or health program that receives federal funding, you may also file a civil rights complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. Filing with HHS is separate from, and in addition to, any complaint you file with us.</p><div class="contact-block"><p><strong>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services<br>Office for Civil Rights</strong></p><p>200 Independence Avenue, S.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20201</p><p>Phone: 1-800-368-1019</p><p>TDD: 1-800-537-7697</p><p>Fax: 1-202-619-3818</p><p>Online complaint portal: <a href="https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/smartscreen/main.jsf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ocrportal.hhs.gov</a></p><p>Complaint forms are also available at <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html</a></p></div><h2>6. Questions About This Notice?</h2><p>If you have questions about this notice or need help accessing our services in an accessible format or language, please reach out.</p><div class="contact-block"><p><strong>Achieving Stars Therapy — Privacy Officer</strong></p><p>Phone: <a href="tel:+18336663115">(833) 666-3115</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@achievingstarstherapy.com">info@achievingstarstherapy.com</a></p><p>Fax: (833) 666-1401</p></div><p style="font-size:14px; color:#6B7280;">This notice is provided pursuant to Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. § 18116) and its implementing regulations at 45 CFR Part 92.</p><div class="related"><strong>Related:</strong><a href="/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> · <a href="/hipaa-notice-of-privacy-practices">HIPAA Notice</a> · <a href="/non-discrimination-notice">Non-Discrimination Notice</a> · <a href="/accessibility-statement">Accessibility Statement</a> · <a href="/medical-disclaimer">Medical Disclaimer</a> · <a href="/complaints-and-grievance-policy">Complaints Policy</a> · <a href="/terms-and-conditions">Terms</a></div></article>
