Affirmative Action

11.6 President's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues - Affirmative Action Handbook

The President's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues is responsible for advising the President on University policies, programs and procedures affecting persons with disabilities who are members of the University community. In exercising this broad responsibility, the Committee is informed about and takes cognizance of federal and state laws and University regulations and policies affecting persons with disabilities; assists in the evaluation of the efficacy of present University programs, policies and procedures including the Transition Plan, as they affect persons with disabilities; identifies areas in which new policies, programs and/or procedures are needed to assure that persons with disabilities have access to programs and facilities within the University; and assists in monitoring the effectiveness of programs and progress towards a barrier free environment for all persons with disabilities.

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