Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Last updated: August 18, 2022

 

Western Connecticut State University (“WCSU” or “University”) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of, or access to, its programs, services or activities. Under this policy, a person with a disability is defined as “a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having an impairment.

The following below listed individual(s) are designated to coordinate the university’s compliance with the non-discrimination requirements of Section 35.1067 of the Department of Justice regulations:

 

Submitting requests for reasonable accommodation for medical/religious circumstances to:

Office of Diversity and Equity
Western Connecticut State University
Old Main, Room 302

181 White Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Telephone: (203) 837-8444

Email: ode@wcsu.edu

 

Obtain a copy of your job description, please submit your request to:

Human Resources Department

Western Connecticut State University
University Hall, 1st Floor

181 White Street
Danbury, Connecticut 06810

Telephone: (203) 837-8678


Should you wish to notify either my office or the above-referenced offices of barriers that may exist in equal access to any program, service, or activity offered by Western Connecticut State University or to obtain information regarding the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and your rights, you are highly encouraged to contact the ADA Compliance Coordinator listed. If you feel that you need a reasonable accommodation as a result of your disability to allow you to perform the essential functions of your position, please review the below procedures and forms for requesting a reasonable accommodation (“RA”).

Paul Beran, Ph.D., Interim President

 

Available Form(s):

University Request for Reasonable Accommodation for Medical (or Religious) Circumstances