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Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation Information

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 were established in order to provide a clear comprehensive national mandate for the elimination of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. Section 504 is the section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that specifically created civil rights to individuals with disabilities. Section 504 provides that no qualified individual with a disability should, only by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990

An individual with a disability is defined as a person who: (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activities; or (2) has a record of such impairment; or (3) is regarded as having such impairment. Major life activities include but are not limited to walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, caring for oneself, and performing manual tasks.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits discrimination solely on the basis of disability in employment, public services, and accommodations. The person must be otherwise qualified for the program, service, or job.

The ADA details administrative requirements, complaint procedures, and the consequences for non-compliance related to both services and employment. The ADA requires provision of reasonable effective accommodations for eligible students across educational activities and settings.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs, public and private, that receive federal financial assistance. Section 504 covers institutions regardless of whether they have open door, selective, or competitive admissions practices.

People with disabilities have the same legal remedies that are available under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended in 1991. Thus, individuals who are discriminated against may file a complaint with the relevant federal agency or sue in federal court. Enforcement agencies encourage informal mediation and voluntary compliance.

ADA Coordinator

It is the policy of West Virginia Northern Community College to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA Coordinator facilitates employment accommodations at West Virginia Northern Community College. The College follows the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, GINA, and current case law. This process is designed to assure that reasonable accommodations are provided as required by law.

Employee and visitor inquiries regarding employment, accommodations, discrimination or harassment based upon disability should be referred to Robert Brak, ADA Counselor/Coordinator, West Virginia Northern Community College, 1704 Market Street, Wheeling, WV  26003 or by email to rbrak@wvncc.edu or by phone to 304-214-8901.

Student inquiries about the ADA and accommodations should be referred to the WVNCC Academic Resource Center Accessibility Office.

Accessibility Counselor
arc@wvncc.edu
304-214-8954

The Accessibility Counselor works with faculty, staff, and community agencies to arrange for reasonable and appropriate accommodations

To request a reasonable accommodation, go to https://www.wvncc.edu/offices-and-services/voluntary-disability-disclosure/8510. WVNCC accommodations policies, procedures, and downloadable forms related to access and opportunity for WVNCC educational programs and activities are located are located here Accessibility Services and here: Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodation Information. If you have questions about the policies and procedures, you may email the Academic Resource Center (ARC) at arc@wvncc.edu or call us at 304-214-8923.

If you believe you have experienced disability-based discrimination, complete the Formal Complaint form at https://www.wvncc.edu/contact/wvncc-formal-complaint/7641. If you have questions, or require assistance in completing the form, contact:

Director of HR & Development
ADA/Section 504 Coordinator
1704 Market Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-214-8901
rbrak@wvncc.edu
304-214-8901
You also may email arc@wvncc.edu or call us at 304-214-8923.

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures and forms.

 

 


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