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    Employee Procedures 

    Primary Contact Person John Lakey, Director Human Resources 1000 Founders Hall (308) 865-8426 The University of Nebraska at Kearney is committed to providing any reasonable accommodations necessary to allow an individual with a disability to effectively and safely

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    Student Procedures 

    For Information - Contact:
    Learning Strategies Office
    Memorial Student Affairs Building 172
    (308) 865-8214

     

    The goal at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is to develop an academic community accessible to all individuals while encouraging the skills necessary for independence and self-sufficiency. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student at UNK to identify themselves as an individual with a disability and to provide documentation/verification by a qualified individual. Admitted students with disabilities are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Learning Strategies Office (308)865-8214 to learn about campus and program accommodations and services available to them.
    See Learning Strategies Office website for further information.

     

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    Visitor Procedures 

    Primary Contact Person Cheryl Bressington, ADA Coordinator Office of Affirmative Action 1203 Founders Hall (308) 865-8655 The University of Nebraska at Kearney is committed to providing any reasonable accommodations necessary to allow an individual with a

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    Health Care Professional Statement on Employee Accommodation Request 

    HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT ON EMPLOYEE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST University of Nebraska at Kearney John Lakey, Human Resources Director (308) 865-8426 (Complete form onscreen, print, sign and submit to UNK Human Resources) Employee Name: Physician/Psychologist: I. Diagnosis

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    Request for Reasonable Accomodation 

    University of Nebraska at Kearney (Complete form onscreen, print, sign and submit to UNK Human Resources) Name Telephone Address City Zip Status: Student Staff Faculty Other (Please explain) Accommodation(s) Requested: (Press Enter/Return at end of each

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    Policy for Individuals with Disabilities 

    Role of the University of Nebraska at Kearney Criteria for University Responsibility The University of Nebraska at Kearney is committed to providing any reasonable accommodations necessary to allow an individual with a disability to effectively and safely function in the campus environment. In order to

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    General Accommodation Procedures 

    ADA COMMITTEE/CONTACTS The University of Nebraska at Kearney's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Committee exists as a vehicle to advise the Chancellor on ADA policies and practices. The Committee has two distinct charges. First, the Committee is charged with reviewing and supporting the development of

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    ADA and Section 504 Grievance Procedures 

    University of Nebraska at Kearney The University of Nebraska at Kearney has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794) or Section 202 of the

ADA and Section 504 Grievance Procedures

University of Nebraska at Kearney

 

The University of Nebraska at Kearney has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794) or Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12132). Section 202 states, in part, that "no individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity."

Complaints should be addressed to: ADA Coordinator, 1100 Founders Hall, 865-8655, who has been designated to coordinate section 504 and ADA compliance efforts.

1) A complaint should be filed in writing or verbally, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations.

 

2) A complaint should be filed within 30 calendar days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation. (Special circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

 

3) An investigation, as may be appropriate, will follow the filing of complaint. The investigation will be conducted by the ADA Coordinator or his/her designee. These rules contemplate informal but thorough investigations, affording all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint.

 

4) A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, if any, will be issued by the ADA Coordinator and copies forwarded to the complainant, the appropriate campus authority, and the Chancellor no later than 30 calendar days after its filing.

 

5) The ADA Coordinator will maintain the files and records relating to the complaints filed.

 

6) The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case in instances where he or she is dissatisfied with the resolution. The request for consideration must be made within 10 working days to the University of Nebraska ADA/504 Compliance Officer, 230 Varner Hall, Lincoln, NE 68588-0745, (402) 472-8404.

 

7) The University ADA/504 Compliance Officer will have 30 calendar days to make investigation and return his/her findings to the complainant, the University of Nebraska at Kearney ADA Coordinator and Chancellor.

 

8) The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder will not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies such as the filing of a Section 504 or ADA complaint with the responsible federal department or agency. Using this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to the pursuit of other remedies.

 

9) These rules will be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, meet appropriate due process standards, and assure that the University of Nebraska at Kearney complies with Section 504 and the ADA and their implementing regulations.
 

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