8012 - Policy on Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

WHEREAS, Congress has enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Washtenaw Community College intends to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and

WHEREAS, providing access to education for persons with disabilities is part of the mission of this institution;

THEREFORE, the Board of Trustees hereby directs the administration to prepare, publish, and distribute policy statements and procedures to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and to take prompt action to implement the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Policy statements may be issued and procedures implemented covering the following areas:

Adopted: April 24, 1979
Revised: June 26, 1990
Under Consideration: 2002
(8010)