205 - Rehabilitation Act and American With Disability Act Policy
| Title: |
Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) |
| Owner: |
Manager, Academic and Regulatory Specialist |
| Last Update/Revised: |
05/01/2026 |
Policy: United States University’s Department of Accessibility Services strives to uphold the mission of the University by providing reasonable accommodations to all students with disabilities in order to help them achieve their academic goals. United States University complies and adheres to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and California law.
The practice of United States University is to provide students with disabilities full and equal use of the services, facilities, and privileges. An individual with a disability is a person who: (a) as defined by law, has a physical or mental impairment which limits one or more life activities (such as walking, seeing, speaking, learning, or working); and b) has a written record with the University documenting the impairment approved by the Office of Accessibility. Students are presented the essential functions at time of enrollment and they are encouraged to contact the Office of Accessibility as soon as possible at accessibility@usuniversity.edu to inquire about reasonable accommodations. Essential function information can be found on the Office of Accessibility Website.
United States University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its admission, recruitment, academics, research, financial aid, counseling, or employment assistance processes. Furthermore, United States University does not screen out, exclude, expel, limit, or otherwise discriminate against an individual seeking admission as a student, or an individual enrolled as a student, based on disability. United States University promotes an environment of respect and support for individuals with disabilities.
Students are responsible for disclosing disability information and requesting accommodation, in accordance with University requirements. Students who need assistance, even on a temporary basis, are encouraged to utilize the services available through the Office of Accessibility Services. For more information please reach out to accessibility@usuniversity.edu.
United States University is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for pregnant and parenting students. Students may request reasonable accommodations because of pregnancy, childbirth, loss or related conditions. For more information please reach out to accessibility@usuniversity.edu.
United States University also makes good faith efforts to provide religious accommodations. Students may request religious accommodations through the Office of Accessibility. For more information please reach out to accessibility@usuniversity.edu.
For more detailed information on requests for accommodations, please refer to the University Catalog ADA and Other Accommodations Section.
Purpose: To provide students with full and equal use of the services, facilities, and privileges.
Scope: The scope of this policy applies to all USU students.
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