Welcome to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD). The CTDOT is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The OEOD 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. And to develop a workplace that is representative of all segments of the population, including women, people of color, older persons, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Services
- Develop and implement the CTDOT’s non-discrimination policies and federal and state Affirmative Action/EEO Plans.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
- Investigate claims of discrimination.
- Provide training in the areas of inclusive leadership, cultural diversity, cultural sensitivity, and sexual harassment prevention.
- Monitor all aspects of the employment process and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) within CTDOT, specifically appeals of employee reasonable accommodation requests (ADA Title I) and ADA Title II/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- Work 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.
Staff
Eric D. Smith, Equal Employment Opportunity Director
Email address: Eric.D.Smith@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 594-2211
Stephanie Hernandez, Executive Secretary
Email address: Stephanie.Hernandez@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 594-2213
Ada A. Alvarez, Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2
Email address: Ada.Alvarez@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 805-2585
Estiana Green, Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2
Email address: Estiana.Green@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 709-7586
Nisa Davey, Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist 2
Email address: Nisa.Davey@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 978-5767
Eileen Arias, Leadership Associate
Email address: Eileen.Arias@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 594-2214
Rachel O'Reilly, Leadership Associate
Email address: Rachel.M.OReilly@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 594-3502
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Reporting Requirements for Contractors
FTA AA Plan / EEO Program Components
Policies and Plans
Affirmative Action Policy Statement
Discrimination Complaint Process
EEO Plan Reporting Requirements for FTA Subrecipients
Sexual Harassment Policy and Reporting Procedure
Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy
Information for Persons with Disabilities
Public Transportation ADA Accessibility Feature Policy
ADA Rail Station Elevator Outage Procedure
Reasonable Modification Contacts by Company or District
Public Transportation Reasonable Modification Policy
Title II Americans With Disabilities Act/Section 504 Policy Notice
Title II ADA/504 Complaint Form and Procedure
ADA Transition Plan – Sept. 2019
Material and Information for National Summer Transportation Institute in Connecticut - Summer 2023
NSTI Statement of Work Application Form