OSU Policy of Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability

It is the policy of Oregon State University to comply with Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal and state regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The Rehabilitation Act and the ADA require that no qualified person shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of, any program or activity operated by the University. Each qualified person shall receive the reasonable accommodations needed to ensure equal access to employment, educational opportunities, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting.

For a more complete statement of this Policy's application to various University functions and activities refer to the information on the website of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity.

Special Situations

Undue Burden and Non-availability

The following circumstances may qualify as exemptions from these Guidelines:

• Extreme difficulty or expense (Undue Burden). The conclusion that compliance is unduly burdensome is an institutional decision to be made only in consultation with the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity.
• Hardware and software tools specific to a research or development process in which no member of the research or development team requires accessibility accommodations.
• Hardware or software for which no equivalent accessible option is available (Non-availability).

Compliance

The Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity is responsible for overseeing compliance with regard to state and federal regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability and require reasonable accommodation. Questions or concerns regarding compliance with these Guidelines, or complaints of discrimination, should be directed to the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity.

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