Nondiscrimination Policy

Yak Back Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This policy was adopted by our Board of Directors on August 14, 2026 and applies to everyone we serve and everyone who serves with us.

Policy statement

Yak Back Foundation provides its programs, services, and communication resources without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital status, military status, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to the families and individuals Yak Back Foundation serves, as well as to its volunteers, contractors, and any future employees.

Program access

Yak Back Foundation’s AAC communication templates and related resources are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis to nonverbal and speech-limited individuals and their families, regardless of the protected characteristics listed above. Our templates are free to download, and they stay free. There is no eligibility screening, no application, no means test, and no requirement to be a client of any agency, school, or clinic in order to use them.

Volunteers and governance

Board recruitment, volunteer engagement, and any future hiring decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital status, military status, or any other legally protected status, and shall be based on qualifications, commitment to the mission, and ability to serve.

Grievances

Any individual who believes they have experienced discrimination in connection with Yak Back Foundation’s programs or operations may raise the concern directly with the Founder and President, Benjamin Wilkerson, at info@yakback.org or (602) 669-9204. Concerns will be reviewed by the Board of Directors.

Review

This policy shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors periodically and updated as needed to remain consistent with applicable law and Yak Back Foundation’s growth.

Adopted by the Board of Directors of Yak Back Foundation on August 14, 2026.

Yak Back Foundation, San Tan Valley, Arizona. EIN 99-2161454.