Policy StatementThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became a law in 1990. Some areas on the campus remain inaccessible for various reasons. ADA requires that all services/programs/activities, not all buildings and spaces, must be accessible for all people. Therefore, when the College provides services/programs/activities from a space that is not accessible (e.g., the second floor of the Miller Student Services), alternatives to structural changes may be provided in order to achieve accessibility to services/programs/activities. The alternative should pose as few obstacles, as feasible, to the individual who is seeking services/programs/activities; however, an accessible location can be in the same building or another building. An example of a reasonable accommodation is: - Provide signs outside the inaccessible space directing people to a phone line or an accessible space where they can obtain the information and/or receive the services/programs/activities they seek.
When choosing a method of providing program access, priority must be given to the one that results in the most integrated setting appropriate to encourage interaction among all users, including individuals with disabilities. |