Americans with Disabilities Act Policy
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Accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accessing these policies are available upon request by emailing accessiblepolicy@wcupa.edu.
Purpose and Scope
West Chester University is committed to equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination for all students, employees, applicants for admission or employment, and all participants in public University sponsored activities.
Policy Statement
In keeping with this commitment, and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the University will make every effort to provide equality of opportunity and freedom from discrimination for all members of the University community and visitors to the University, regardless of any disability an individual may have. Accordingly, the University has taken positive steps to make University facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities and has established procedures to provide reasonable accommodations to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in University programs.
Policy Framework
The Director for Equity and Compliance in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance has been designated as the ADA coordinator for the University. In this capacity, the Coordinator works with the University ADA Committee to advance University policies and procedures that will provide equal educational and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The University has an established process to investigate and address any complaints of discrimination on the basis of a disability. Any individual who has a suggestion, question, or complaint regarding ADA issues is encouraged to contact the Director for Equity and Compliance, 114 W. Rosedale Avenue, 610-436-2433.
Resources
Student Specific Resources
Employee Specific Resources
- Fillable/Printable Accommodations Request Form (Employees only)
- Online Accommodations Request Form (Employees only)