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ADA / Section 504

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment on the basis of disability. Title II of the ADA covers state and local governments, while Title III covers public places and businesses. Each section of the law outlines both the organizations required to adhere to that law and what accommodations must be provided. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights division's website, ADA.gov. 

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 obligates state and local governments who receive federal financial assistance, to ensure that persons with disabilities have equal access to any programs, services, or activities. This covers classes, public sporting events and other activities at the university. On May 1, 2024, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) finalized a rule that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. This rule, titled Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance, advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504.

Visit the Accessibility at Wichita State University webpage to learn more information and view the University’s Grievance Procedure under the ADA. For questions related to ADA, Section 504 or accessibility at the University, contact the ADA / 504 Coordinator or his/her designee.

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Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act

This Grievance Procedure was established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by Wichita State University. The University’s Policy 3.47 governs any student, employee or visitor complaints of disability-related discrimination based on a Protected Characteristic, as well as the appeal process. A discrimination complaint can be submitted online at www.wichita.edu/ctac.

Upon receipt of an ADA accessibility complaint, the ADA / 504 Coordinator or his/her designee will contact the complainant within five (5) business days acknowledging the student/employee/visitor’s formal complaint and notifying them an assessment has begun. The ADA/504 Coordinator will then have 10 business days to complete the assessment and respond to the complainant. The complainant will receive a written response, and where appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audio tape, explaining the findings and conclusions of the review and offering options for substantive resolution if warranted. 

If the response by the ADA / 504 Coordinator or his/her designee does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant may appeal the decision within 10 business days to:

Dr. Courtney McHenry, Ph.D., CAAP, CDE
Associate Vice President | University Title IX Coordinator
Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC)
1845 Fairmount Street, 208 Lindquist Hall
Wichita, Kansas 67260
316-978-5257 | courtney.mchenry@wichita.edu

All written complaints received by the ADA / 504 Coordinator or his/her designee and all appeals will be reached by the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance in accordance with the most current federal and/or state regulations. Responses to complaints and appeals will be retained by Wichita State University for at least three years.

Last updated 9.28.23

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