1.3 Americans with Disabilities Policy

Illinois State University is committed to the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in University programs and activities. The University strives to continually improve the accessibility of our campus, programs and activities to individuals with disabilities. Illinois State University recognizes that individuals with disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to have equally effective opportunities to participate in or benefit from our educational programs, services, activities, and employment opportunities.

No Illinois State University student, employee, or member of the public attending a University-sponsored event shall be excluded from participating in or denied the benefits of any University program or activity on the basis of his or her disability. Illinois State University will not tolerate harassing behavior related to a person's disability that is sufficiently severe or pervasive such that it interferes with an individual's participation in a University program or activity or unreasonably interferes with an individual's work or academic performance, by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work or learning environment. Whether the harassing conduct is considered severe or pervasive depends upon the context, nature, scope, frequency, duration, and location(s) in which the behavior occurred, as well as, the person(s) involved.

The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal employment opportunities and access to University academic programs, services, and facilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state regulations.