The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (the "ADA") is a federal law that recognizes -- and seeks to ensure -- the right of individuals with disabilities to participate to the fullest extent possible in the activities and benefits of society. One such activity or benefit is employment; the ADA carefully regulates the extent to which an employer may allow an individual's disability (actual or perceived) to influence an employment decision involving that individual. In this regard, the ADA emphasizes and extends the manner in which other federal and state laws protect the employment rights of the disabled.

Employment provisions of the ADA require good faith efforts by an employer and an employee who is a qualified individual with a disability to identify reasonable accomodations that permit the employee to perform the essential functions of the position.  The following forms offer additional guidance when requesting or inquiring about a reasonable accommodation.

Campus Contact

Any questions regarding the ADA should be referred to The Office of Campus Diversity and Compliance.

ADA Reasonable Accomodation Request Forms

ADA Employee Information

ADA Employer Information

Accessibility Statement for Publications and Programs

ADA Resources

Board of Regents Policy

Knowing My Rights and Responsibilities Brochure (PDF)

ADA Training

ADA: American Disability Act for Supervisors: Recent developments with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), made significant changes to the definitions of “disability.” Supervisor’s do you know what do, if an employee makes a request for a reasonable accommodation or disclosures impairment? This workshop will provide discussion on the ADA, address practical questions regarding reasonable accommodations, and identify internal resources with expertise that can assist you.

Contact 786-4680 for more information on Summer 2012 training dates.