Non-Discrimination Policy

The Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation (hereinafter, ORHF) and its partner organizations (Friends of OR&N 197; Pacific Railroad Preservation Association; Friends of 4449; Pacific Northwest Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society; The Northwest Rail Museum; and the City of Portland) (hereinafter Partners) are committed to nondiscrimination in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and statutes including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Executive Order 12898 on Environmental Justice, Executive Order 13166 on Language Access, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ORS chapter 659A, and the protections enacted and contained in Chapter 23 of the Portland City Code. It is the policy of ORHF and its partners to not discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or source of income.

To meet these commitments, ORHF and its Partners shall respect, value, and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are. We believe that we will be successful in accomplishing our mission and vision when we seek out and respond to diversity of participation, thought and action. We will work to dismantle barriers to equity and access to the experiences ORHF and its partners provide and to create welcoming environments and conditions where all people can reach their full potential.