Policy 01:130
Disability Compliance

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), the University is committed to making its services, facilities, programs, and accommodations accessible to employees, students, visitors, qualified applicants for employment and qualified applicants for enrollment, including people with disabilities.

 The Director of Disability Support Services is responsible for making recommendations and assisting in the provision of services and reasonable accommodations for the needs of students with disabilities and for monitoring their effectiveness.  The Director of Physical Plant is responsible for identifying physical barriers and for maintaining accessible buildings and grounds.  The Special Assistant to the President for University Events coordinates accommodation requests related to University events and programs.  The Director of Human Resources and Risk Management is responsible for identifying and implementing employee-related accommodation needs and for monitoring their effectiveness.    The Equal Opportunity Officer coordinates University compliance as related to ADA/Section 504 matters.

 

Approved 5/94

Last Revised 8/08