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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

In keeping with its mission and in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and its Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (“UAB”) is committed to providing persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from all programs and services conducted or sponsored by the University. UAB will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

The University also provides reasonable accommodations for program accessibility and employment for qualified individuals with disabilities as defined in applicable laws and regulations. Reasonable accommodations are made on an individualized basis. It is the responsibility of persons with disabilities, however, to seek available assistance and make their needs known. While the University strives to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities as fully as possible, reasonable accommodations do not include measures which fundamentally alter the University’s programs and services or which place an undue administrative or financial burden on the University.

The University’s Executive Director of Disability Support Services has been designated as the campus-wide ADA/504 Coordinator (hereinafter, the “ADA Compliance Officer”):

Allison B Solomon, University of Alabama at Birmingham ADA Compliance Officer
Division of Student Affairs
1400 University Boulevard Hill Student Center Suite 409
Birmingham, AL 35294
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(205) 934-4205

 

Employment

The University of Alabama at Birmingham does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. Employees who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of their disability should refer to UAB’s Equal Opportunity and Discriminatory Harassment Policy.

UAB provides reasonable accommodations to employees unless doing so would result in a fundamental alteration of the University’s programs or services or place an undue administrative or financial burden on UAB. Employees seeking reasonable accommodations should see the resources listed below:

Contact Information:

Human Resources
Talent Performance & Relations
AWARE Disability Management Program
ADA Specialist
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(205) 975-9973

 

Academic Accommodations and Modifications

Disability Support Services (DSS) serves as the central contact point for students with disabilities. The goal of DSS is to provide an accessible University environment that ensures an individual is viewed on the basis of ability, not disability. DSS works individually with students to determine appropriate and reasonable academic accommodations. DSS also serves as a resource to faculty members and University departments, assisting them in accommodating the needs of individuals with disabilities in the classroom and other program settings.

Students who believe they have been discriminated against on the basis of their disability (including being denied access or accommodations as required by law) should refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 Grievance Procedures.

 

Visitors

UAB will make all reasonable modifications to its programs and services to ensure that individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy them. Visitors requesting reasonable accommodations and/or filing a complaint related to disability discrimination should contact the ADA Compliance Officer.

 

Facility Accessibility

Any individual who needs to report an immediate accessibility concern related to access of University facilities should submit the concern through the UAB Facilities Request Services page. If the facilities access issue creates an emergency situation, individuals are encouraged to contact UABPD Dispatch at (205) 934-4434.

 

Technology Accessibility/Effective Communications

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is committed to ensuring that the information, services, courses, and technology that we provide are accessible in accordance with applicable law.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication to participate in a program, service, or activity of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, should contact Disability Support Services at (205) 934-4205 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon possible but no later than 10 business days before the scheduled event.

For access concerns with a public University of Alabama at Birmingham webpage or technology tool, please contact the Office of Marketing & Communications at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. More information can be found on the University’s Web Accessibility webpage.

 

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