ADA Compliance
CSUF is committed to providing a diverse and supportive academic and work environment that facilitates learning, teaching, working and conducting research for all students, employees and visitors. It is CSU policy to ensure that individuals with disabilities have equal access to and the opportunity to participate in University programs, activities and services.
If assistance or accommodations are needed, please see information below.
Background
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance is driven by multiple federal statutes, including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA of 1990, and the ADA Amendments of 2008, that aim to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability and ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Each builds upon the other to extend protections for people with disabilities to more broadly encompass impairments of major life activity and the inclusion of assistive devices, auxiliary aids, and accommodations. In addition, they established requirements for employers to have an ADA coordinator, perform self-evaluations, and develop a transition plan to ensure ADA compliance. Further, provisions of the California Education Code set additional requirements for the level and quality of services provided to students with disabilities and for procedures that must be followed by the California State University (CSU) and CSUF.
The CSU has three main policies that establish systemwide rules for disability support and accommodation to ensure ADA compliance. The first is Policy for the Provision of Accommodations and Support Services to Students with Disabilities
, which is intended to ensure that no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in the services, programs, or activities of the CSU and its universities. This policy applies only to students with disabilities. CSU ADA compliance is also guided by the Disability Support and Accommodations Policy, which documents policies for the disability support and accommodation program and outlines responsibilities for monitoring compliance with the policy. This policy expands on the student support policy and applies, but is not limited to, academic programs and services, student services, human resources services, information resources and technologies, procurement of goods and services, and capital planning, design, and construction. It applies to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The CSU also has an Accessible Technology Initiative Policy to develop the work plan, guidance, and resources to assist universities in carrying out the accessible technology provisions in the Disability Support and Accommodations Policy.
ADA Compliance Manager
CSUF’s ADA Compliance Manager acts as a resource to the campus community to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations. This position, in collaboration with the ADA Program Managers, works with the appropriate departments to remove physical access barriers, ensure program and activity access, investigate complaints of non-compliance and respond to questions relating to CSUF’s policies and procedures relating to access and accommodation.
CSU policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Students, employees and members of the public with a complaint, grievance or concern regarding their rights under the ADA may contact the Compliance Manager. The Compliance Manager will review the complaint, grievance or concern, refer the individual to the appropriate office or process or otherwise ensure that the concern is addressed as appropriate. CSU policy also prohibits retaliation against those requesting disability accommodations and those raising issues and concerns regarding possible disability discrimination or failure to accommodate.
Angela Woods
ADA Compliance Manager
(657) 278-8501
ADA Program Managers
The individuals listed below are available to provide information about disability accommodations and access within their respective areas.
Physical Address:
Laura Riegler
Director, Planning, and Construction
(657) 278-3615
Disability Support and Accommodations for Students
Dr. Christian Abson
Director of Student Support
(657) 278-8044
Disability Support and Accommodations in Employment
Griselda Marquez
Manager, Disability Programs
(657) 278-5187
Accessible Technology
Marc Montaser
ATI Coordinator
(657) 278-8494
Disability Support and Accommodations in Contracting
Alex Rosales
Director, Contracts and Procurement
(657) 278-4503
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