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Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Memorandum to all Faculty, Staff, and Students from Andrew A. Sorensen, Sept. 19, 1996

In keeping with its mission and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, The University of Alabama is committed to providing persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from all programs and services offered by the University.

The University provides reasonable accommodations for program accessibility and employment for qualified persons with disabilities as defined in applicable laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations are made on an individualized basis. It is the responsibility of persons with disabilities, however, to seek available assistance and make their needs known.

The University has designated the Office of Disability services as the campus coordinating office for the provision and delivery of services and reasonable accommodations that ensure the University's programs, services, and activities are accessible to students with disabilities. The Office of Disability Services is available to assist any student who has a qualified and documented disability. The Office of Disability Services also serves as a resource to faculty members and University departments, assisting them in accommodating the needs of individuals with disabilities in the classroom and other program settings.

While the University strives to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities as fully as possible, reasonable accommodations do not include measures which fundamentally alter the University's programs and services or which place an undue administrative or financial burden on the University.

Dr. Kay Staub, University Compliance Officer, has been designated to serve as the ADA Coordinator for the campus. Inquiries concerning ADA requirements and compliance may be directed to Dr. Kay Staub, 201 Rose Administration Building, Box 870300, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0300, 205/348-5855.

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