Anti-Discrimination Policy
The Rushmore Music Festival is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment for all participants, staff, faculty, and community members. The Festival operates in compliance with all applicable conscience protections and federal civil rights laws, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, and age.
Equal Opportunity: The Festival provides equal access to its programs, employment opportunities, and services regardless of race, color, national origin, disability, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Accommodations for Disabilities: The Festival is dedicated to ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities. We will provide reasonable accommodations to allow all individuals to participate to the fullest extent in our programs, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other relevant laws.
Respect for Conscience Protections: The Festival acknowledges and respects applicable conscience protections as outlined in federal law, ensuring that no participant, employee, or affiliate is compelled to act in violation of sincerely held beliefs, provided such actions do not infringe upon the rights of others or violate established laws and policies.
Complaint Resolution: The Festival takes reports of discrimination or harassment very seriously. Individuals who believe they have experienced or witnessed discrimination are encouraged to report it promptly to the administration. Complaints will be investigated thoroughly and addressed in a timely and impartial manner.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Festival actively seeks to promote diversity and inclusion within its programs and community partnerships, most importantly through the full-scholarship for every accepted student. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our work and contribute to a vibrant, creative, and welcoming environment.