ADA Information

CSU Handbook

Americans with Disabilities Act
(05/08)

Columbus State University is actively committed to the goals and objectives contained in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Columbus State University shall take the necessary measures to comply with all sections of the Act related to the University.

In the area of employment, the ADA prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. A qualified individual with a disability means an individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position that such individual holds or desires. Employers must make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities unless to do so would constitute undue hardship on the covered entity.

Employees should self-identify any qualified disability (as deemed under the ADA) for which assistance is needed in carrying out their assigned employment duties. Employees should self-identify through the Human Resources Department or the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer. Any employee who feels that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of a condition recognized as a disability under the ADA may file a complaint with the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer located on campus.

ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

If the student has a documented disability as described by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 933-112 Section 504) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that may require him or her to need assistance attaining accessibility to instructional content to meet course requirements, we recommend that the instructor advise the student to contact the Office of Disability Services in the Academic Support Center in Tucker Hall or at (706) 568-2330, as soon as possible. It is then the student's responsibility to contact and meet with the instructor. The Office of Disability Services can assist both the student and the instructor in formulating a reasonable accommodations plan and provide support in developing appropriate accommodations for the student's disability. Course requirements will not be waived but accommodations may be made to assist the student in meeting the requirements. Technical support may also be available to meet the student's specific need.

If a student requests course information in an alternative form, he or she should immediately be directed to the Coordinator of Disability Services in the Academic Support Center. The coordinator will attempt to address the special needs of the student. The faculty must include all information as required by ADA in their syllabi.