Mālamapōkiʻi is committed to providing equal access and opportunity in all of its programs, services, and activities.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Mālamapōkiʻi complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on
the basis of:
– Race, color, or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
– Sex, including pregnancy and gender identity (Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972)
– Disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act)
– Age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975)
Mālamapōkiʻi does not discriminate in admission, access to, treatment in, or employment in its
educational programs or activities.
Language Assistance Services (Title VI Compliance)
Mālamapōkiʻi provides meaningful access to its programs and activities for individuals with
limited English proficiency (LEP). Free language assistance services are available upon
request.
Certain programs, including teacher licensure preparation programs, may require
English proficiency where it is an essential requirement for participation and
professional licensure. Application materials may be translated upon request; however,
participants must demonstrate English proficiency where required by program standards
or state licensure requirements.
To request language assistance, please contact the Compliance Coordinator.
Civil Rights Coordinator
Taffi Wise/Executive Director
Phone: 808-887-1117
Email: info@kalo.org
Grievance Procedure
Mālamapōkiʻi has adopted grievance procedures to ensure the prompt and fair resolution of
complaints alleging discrimination under Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the ADA, and the
Age Discrimination Act.
Step 1: Program-Level Resolution
Individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination should first contact the
Program Director of the relevant program.
The Program Director will review the concern and respond within 10 business days.
Step 2: Executive Director Review
If the issue is not resolved at the program level, the complainant may submit the
complaint in writing to the Executive Director within 15 days of the Program Director’s
response.
The Executive Director will conduct a review and provide a written determination within
30 days.
Step 3: Board Review
If the complainant is not satisfied with the Executive Director’s determination, they may
submit a written appeal to the Mālamapōkiʻi Board of Directors within 15 days.
The Board will review the appeal and issue a final written decision.
External Filing Option
A complaint may also be filed directly with the appropriate federal agency:
– U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html
– U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (employment matters)
https://www.eeoc.gov
Accessibility Commitment
Mālamapōkiʻi is committed to ensuring its website and digital content are accessible to
individuals with disabilities. If you experience difficulty accessing any content, please
contact us for assistance.
