Common use of AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Clause in Contracts

AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. The Contractor will abide by the Federal requirements set forth in 24 CFR 5.105(a), Nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, as these apply to the HOME/CDBG program and activities: a) requirements of the Fair Housing Act [42 U.S.C. 3601-20] and Executive Orders 11063 and 12259 (regarding Equal Opportunity in Housing); b) prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 [42 U.S.C. 6101-07]; c) prohibitions against discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a physical or mental disability, as provided in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [42 U.S.C. 794]; and d) Executive Order 11246, as amended, regarding Equal Employment Opportunities.