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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Effective Date: April 23, 2026 | Last Updated: April 23, 2026

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), located at 1640 N Wells St. Unit 207, Chicago, IL 60614, complies with applicable federal and Illinois civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in the administration of its programs, services, or activities.

Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery:

  • Does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or religion
  • Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, including qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, and other formats upon request)
  • Provides free language assistance services to people whose primary language is not English, including qualified interpreters and written information translated into other languages upon request

1. LEGAL BASIS FOR NONDISCRIMINATION

Our commitment to nondiscrimination is grounded in the following federal and Illinois laws:

1.1 Federal Law

  • Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), 42 U.S.C. § 18116: Prohibits discrimination in covered health programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, and disability
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs receiving federal financial assistance
  • Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12131: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs, services, and activities provided by public entities; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 similarly prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs receiving federal financial assistance
  • The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. § 6101: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of age in programs receiving federal financial assistance
  • Title III of the ADA, 42 U.S.C. § 12181: Requires places of public accommodation, including medical offices, to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities

1.2 Illinois Law

  • Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), 775 ILCS 5: Prohibits discrimination in public accommodations and services on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, order of protection status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and unfavorable discharge from military service
  • Illinois Accessibility Code (71 Ill. Adm. Code 400): Establishes accessibility standards for buildings and facilities in Illinois, including medical offices
  • Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act (745 ILCS 70): Protects the rights of patients and healthcare providers in certain circumstances
  • Illinois Equal Pay Act (820 ILCS 112): Referenced for completeness as applicable to our employment practices

2. ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery is committed to ensuring full and equal access to our services, facilities, and communications for individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Illinois Accessibility Code.

2.1 Physical Accessibility

Our office at 1640 N Wells St. Unit 207, Chicago, IL 60614 strives to maintain the following accessibility features:

  • Accessible entrance and pathways in accordance with ADA and Illinois Accessibility Code standards
  • Accessible parking in compliance with applicable Chicago and Illinois requirements
  • Accessible restroom facilities
  • Examination and treatment areas designed to accommodate patients with mobility limitations

If you have specific accessibility needs or concerns regarding our physical office, please contact us in advance of your appointment at 312-929-2661 so that we may make appropriate arrangements.

2.2 Communication Accessibility

We provide the following auxiliary aids and services free of charge to individuals with disabilities who need them to communicate effectively with us:

  • Qualified sign language interpreters (arranged in advance upon request)
  • Written materials in large print upon request
  • Audio formats of written materials upon request
  • Accessible electronic formats of documents upon request
  • Other reasonable accommodations upon request

To request any of these services, please contact us at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of your appointment when possible:

Phone: 312-929-2661 Fax: 312-500-5024 Email: info@hudsonfacialplastics.com

2.3 Website Accessibility

Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery is committed to ensuring that our website at https://hudsonfacialplastics.com is accessible to individuals with disabilities. We strive to conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards, which include:

  • Providing text alternatives for non-text content
  • Ensuring content can be presented in different ways without losing meaning
  • Making content easier to see and hear
  • Ensuring all functionality is accessible via keyboard
  • Providing users enough time to read and use content
  • Avoiding content that causes seizures or physical reactions
  • Helping users navigate and find content
  • Making text readable and understandable
  • Ensuring web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
  • Helping users avoid and correct mistakes

If you experience any accessibility barriers on our website, please contact us immediately using the information in Section 6. We will work to resolve the issue promptly and provide the information you need in an accessible format.

3. LANGUAGE ACCESS SERVICES

Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery serves a diverse patient population and is committed to providing meaningful access to our services for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Illinois law.

3.1 Free Language Assistance

We provide the following language assistance services free of charge:

  • Qualified interpreters: Oral interpretation services in languages other than English are available upon request. We will arrange for a qualified interpreter — either in person, by telephone, or by video remote interpreting — at no cost to you
  • Translated written materials: Key written materials, including this Notice, are available in other languages upon request
  • Bilingual staff assistance: Where available, bilingual staff members may assist with communication

3.2 How to Request Language Services

To request language assistance services, please notify us at the time you schedule your appointment or contact us as early as possible:

Phone: 312-929-2661 Email: info@hudsonfacialplastics.com

We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your language needs.

3.3 Availability of This Notice in Other Languages

This Notice of Nondiscrimination is available in other languages upon request. If you need this Notice translated, please contact us using the information in Section 6.

ATTENTION: If you speak a language other than English, language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 312-929-2661.

ATENCIÓN: Si habla español (Spanish), tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 312-929-2661.

注意：如果您使用繁體中文 (Chinese)，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 312-929-2661。

ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы говорите на русском языке (Russian), то вам доступны бесплатные услуги перевода. Звоните 312-929-2661.

주의: 한국어 (Korean)를 사용하시는 경우, 무료 언어 지원 서비스를 이용하실 수 있습니다. 전화: 312-929-2661.

注意事項：日本語 (Japanese)を話される方は、無料の言語支援サービスをご利用いただけます。312-929-2661までお電話ください。

ATTENZIONE: In caso la lingua parlata sia l’italiano (Italian), sono disponibili servizi di assistenza linguistica gratuiti. Chiamare il numero 312-929-2661.

ACHTUNG: Wenn Sie Deutsch (German) sprechen, stehen Ihnen kostenlos sprachliche Hilfsdienstleistungen zur Verfügung. Rufnummer: 312-929-2661.

ATTENTION: Si vous parlez français (French), des services d’aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le 312-929-2661.

UWAGA: Jeżeli mówisz po polsku (Polish), możesz skorzystać z bezpłatnej pomocy językowej. Zadzwoń pod numer 312-929-2661.

4. CHICAGO AND COOK COUNTY NONDISCRIMINATION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to federal and Illinois state law, Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery complies with applicable City of Chicago and Cook County human rights ordinances, including:

  • Chicago Human Rights Ordinance (Chicago Municipal Code § 2-160): Prohibits discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, and source of income
  • Chicago Fair Housing Ordinance: Referenced for completeness regarding our non-discrimination commitment
  • Cook County Human Rights Ordinance: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics in unincorporated Cook County

5. HOW TO FILE A DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT

If you believe that Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery has failed to provide these services or discriminated against you in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, you have the right to file a grievance or complaint. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

5.1 File a Complaint with Our Practice

You may file a complaint directly with Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery:

Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery — Civil Rights Coordinator 1640 N Wells St. Unit 207 Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: 312-929-2661 Fax: 312-500-5024 Email: info@hudsonfacialplastics.com

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within five (5) business days and respond within thirty (30) days.

5.2 File a Complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Office for Civil Rights — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Toll-Free: 1-800-368-1019 TDD: 1-800-537-7697 Website: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/filing-an-hhs-complaint

Complaints must be filed within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date you knew of the alleged discrimination, or within sixty (60) days if filing with both HHS and another agency.

5.3 File a Complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Department of Justice — Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Phone: 1-800-514-0301 TDD: 1-800-514-0383 Website: https://www.ada.gov/filing-a-complaint

5.4 File a Complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR)

Illinois Department of Human Rights James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph St., Suite 10-100 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-814-6200 TTY: 866-740-3953 Website: https://dhr.illinois.gov

Complaints with the IDHR must generally be filed within three hundred (300) days of the alleged discriminatory act.

5.5 File a Complaint with the Chicago Commission on Human Relations

Chicago Commission on Human Relations 740 N. Sedgwick St., Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60654 Phone: 312-744-4111 TTY: 312-744-1088 Website: https://www.chicago.gov/humanrelations

Complaints with the Chicago Commission on Human Relations must generally be filed within three hundred (300) days of the alleged discriminatory act.

6. CONTACT — CIVIL RIGHTS COORDINATOR

For questions about this Notice, to request language assistance, to request disability accommodations, or to file a complaint, please contact:

Hudson Facial Plastic Surgery — Civil Rights Coordinator 1640 N Wells St. Unit 207 Chicago, IL 60614 Phone: 312-929-2661 Fax: 312-500-5024 Email: info@hudsonfacialplastics.com Website: https://hudsonfacialplastics.com