What is the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, and who is protected?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was created to ensure that people with disabilities are protected from discrimination and have an equal opportunity to utilize services and resources in our society. University policy and the ADA prohibit discrimination against disabled: Staff (regardless of full-time employment status or probationary period), Faculty, Students / Athletes, Visitors, University Student Residents, and Participants in University activities. Also, in support of the ADA, the University provides for equal access to University programs and activities, and for reasonable accommodation in both academic programs and in the workplace.
