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ACCOMMODATION
POLICY FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO CAMPUS EVENTS
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DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
POLICY FOR PUBLIC ACCESS TO CAMPUS EVENTS
I. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: It is the
policy of the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) that all campus events
opened to the public
are accessible to attendees with
disabilities, in compliance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, and
equivalent state and federal laws.
II. CAMPUS CONTACT: All questions
concerning this policy should be
referred to the Disability Support
Service Office, Nigh University Center Room 309, (405) 974-2549.
III. DEFINITION: Public events are
events that are open to community
members who are not students or
employees of the campus. Such events
include, but are not limited to, theatre
and music performances, athletic events and camps, gallery exhibits,
seminars and colloquiums, and graduation ceremonies.
IV. DISSEMINATION: Materials
announcing public events should state that the event is accessible, and
that special accommodations may be made for people with disabilities.
Announcements of public events and syllabi should include a statement similar to this:
Wording for Syllabi:
"The University of Central Oklahoma complies
with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who
need special accommodations must make their requests by contacting the
Assistant Director of Disability Support Services,
Ms. Kimberly Fields at (405) 974-2549.
The DSS Office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 309. Students should also notify the
instructor of special accommodation needs by the end of the first week of
class." Wording for public
events:
“Persons who, because of a special need or condition, would like to
request an accommodation should contact the Disability Support Services
Assistant Director at (405) 974-2549 as soon
as possible, but no later than 48 hours before the event, so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.”
Wording for non-events
(brochures etc.)
“The University of Central Oklahoma
complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who wish
special accommodations should make their request to the
Assistant Director
of Disability Support Services at (405) 974-2549.”
V. FUNDING: The sponsor of the event is
responsible for receiving requests for access accommodations, and for
arranging for funding of disability accommodations. Advice and assistance
may be requested from the Disability Support Services Office, Office of
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action, Facilities Management, and Parking.
VI. OTHER COMPLAINTS: This policy
also does not prohibit a timely filing of an ADA or discrimination
complaint with the appropriate external governmental agency (OCR, EEOC,
DFEH, etc.)
VII. RETALIATION: Retaliation
against an event participant for filing a disability accommodation
request, or for filing a complaint or an appeal with the Office of Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action, is prohibited.
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