ADA Advisory Committee
The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and auxiliary services to students, staff, faculty, and other beneficiaries of University programs, services, and activities. Providing them with equal opportunities and participation in programs, services, and activities compliance with sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments (ADAAA) of 2008.
The ADA Advisory Committee provides guidance related to the development and maintenance of a barrier-free environment at Â鶹¹ÙÍø that facilitates equal opportunities and access for individuals with disabilities. The committee provides guidance through review of policies and procedures relative to the University’s compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its Amendments.
Committee members will consist of faculty, staff and students with a background, interest and/or experience in disability and accessibility related matters. The number of members may vary but will always include representation from the faculty, staff, student body, physical plant, parking and transportation services, environmental health and safety and residence life. Members may also be called upon to provide input and expertise to other university committees and teams.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Director of the Center for Accommodations and Support Services (CASS) and the Director for Equal Opportunity will share the responsibility of providing leadership to this committee and will share the position of chair on a permanent basis and preside at all committee meetings.
Evacuation Chairs
Evacuation chairs are used when there is a fire or other reason for the electricity to go out in a building. Those that are mobile can evacuate the building by walking down the stairs. If a person that uses a wheelchair is stranded on an upper level, they can be moved into an evacuation chair, which will be used on the stairs to evacuate them from the building. Their wheelchair might be lost in the fire, but their life will be saved.
