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GLOSSARY OF WIA TERMS AGE DISCRIMINATION ACT - A law passed by Congress in 1975 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age by any program or activity receiving Federal funds. APPLICANT - An individual who applies to a subrecipient or contract for services provided under WIA and who has no yet transitioned to the status of participant. ASSESSMENT -Services designed to determine each participant's employability, aptitudes, abilities and interests and to develop a plan to achieve the participant's employment and related goals; also to identify the available employment and training activities appropriate for the participant. Testing and counseling may also be used during the assessment process. CHARGING PARTY (CPl COMPLAINANT GRIEVANT OR AGGRIEVED PERSON -The person who charges that he/she has been discriminated against under Department of Justice nondiscrimination and civil rights regulations and/or guidelines. DISCRIMINATION - In general, a failure to treat all equally, whether intentional or unintentional; the effect of an action, policy or practice which selects an individual or class of persons to receive unequal treatment. ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZEN -Lawfully admitted permanent resident, aliens, lawfully admitted refugees, and parolees and other individuals authorized by the Attorney General to work in the United States. EMPLOYER - An employer subject to the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, including state and local governments and any Federal agency subject to the provisions of Section 717 of the Civil Rights Act, as amended; and any Federal contractor or subcontractor covered by Executive Order 11246, as amended. GRIEVANCE - An allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or burden or denies some equitable or legal right, or causes injustice. HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUAL -Any individual who has a physical or mental disability that constitutes or results in a substantial handicap to employment. 18