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July 2014 Operation Information Exchange Meeting “The Americans with Disabilities Act”

Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act and related guidance, including UT policies, reasonable accommodation, and equal access. Understand the scope of ADA in facilities, technology, purchasing, employment, and customer service. Discover resources and your role in promoting compliance with the law.

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July 2014 Operation Information Exchange Meeting “The Americans with Disabilities Act”

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  1. July 2014 Operation Information Exchange Meeting “The Americans with Disabilities Act” Presented by: David Cutri Director of Internal Audit and Chief Compliance Officer The University of Toledo

  2. The ADA and Related Guidance • Rehabilitation Act of 1973 • Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 • “Section 508” • UT Policy 3364-50-03: Nondiscrimination on the basis of disability-Americans with Disabilities Act compliance • UT Policy 3364-40-15: Purchasing Policy • UT Policy under Development: Technology Accessibility • “REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION” • “EQUAL ACCESS”

  3. Scope of The ADA • Facilities • buildings, pathways • Technology • deployment of web, desktop, equipment • Purchasing • equipment, supplies, technology • Employment • hiring, physical accommodations, leaves • Customer Service • students, patients, families

  4. Types of Disabilities (Partial List) • Physical disability • Vision impairment • Hearing impairment • Olfactory and gustatory impairment • Somatosensory impairment • Balance disorder • Intellectual disability • Mental health and emotional disabilities • Developmental disability • Nonvisible disabilities

  5. Resources/ADA Compliance Committee

  6. What Is My Role in This Process? • Knowledge and Awareness • Promote Compliance with the Law • Direct Resources to Appropriate UT Service Providers • Students with disabilities should register with Student Disability Services (RH1820) • Employees with disabilities should work with supervisor, HRTD, ADA Compliance Officer to receive needed accommodations • Faculty should ensure that all course content is ADA-accessible prior to delivering it to the student population • Technology in all forms should be made ADA-accessible prior to delivering it to the UT community • Report Issues to ADA Compliance Officer

  7. Q & A Thank you for your time and attention today! Any questions?

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