What is Disability Discrimination?

Conduct that is directed at an individual – or someone perceived as an individual – with a mental or physical disability, and that subjects that individual to different treatment so as to interfere with or limit the ability of the individual to participate in, or benefit from, the services, activities, or privileges provided by the University, or otherwise adversely affects that individual’s employment or education.

Examples Can Include:

• Focusing on an individual’s disability rather than their abilities during a job interview.
• Delaying providing a course syllabus in large print to a student with a visual impairment.
• Scheduling an office party in a location that is inaccessible to an employee who uses a wheelchair.
• Denying employment or educational opportunities to an applicant, employee or student because they have a disability.

Highlighted Campus Resources:

• Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX
• Accessibility Resources
• University Advising
• Counseling Center
• University Security
• Human Resources

For additional resources both on and off campus, visit Equal Opportunity and Title IX Resources.