The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 is civil rights legislation that upholds and extends Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Title II of the ADA states: No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity (42 USC 12132). More information can be found at ADA.gov.
What is a Disability?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) defines a disability as a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. All students with documented disabilities are eligible for services.
Some examples of disabilities include, but are not limited to:
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Chronic Medical Illness
- Deafness or Hard of Hearing
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Concerns
- Mental Health Conditions
- Speech Disabilities
- Blindness or Low Vision
Students with disabilities who need accommodations are responsible for self-identifying themselves to Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Accommodations and services we can provide include, but are not limited to:
- Academic Accommodations
- Note-taking Assistance
- Sign Language Interpreting
- Housing Accommodations (in collaboration with Residence Life)
- Dining Accommodations (in collaboration with the Dean of Students)
- Assistive Technology Recommendations
- and Other Services