加兹登州 Community College has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt 和 equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the U. S. 执行《十大赌博app》第二章的司法部法规. 第二章各州, 在某种程度上, that “no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, solely by reason of such disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, 或者在公共实体赞助的项目或活动中受到歧视.
Steps to File a Complaint
- An ADA Complaint Form must be filed, 以书面形式, 在涉嫌违规的十(10)个工作日内向ADA协调员提交. 它必须包含提交人的姓名和地址, 它必须简要描述涉嫌违反规定的行为.
- 在适当的情况下,应在提出投诉后进行调查. The investigation shall be conducted by the ADA Coordinator. 这些规则要求进行非正式但彻底的调查, affording all interested persons 和 their representatives, 如果有任何, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint.
- A written determination as to the validity of the complaint 和 a description of the resolution shall be issued by the ADA Coordinator 和 a copy forwarded to the complainant no later than ten (10) business days after the completion of the investigation, via certified mail, personal delivery or student email.
- 如果解决计划未能使投诉人得到满意的解决, the complainant may choose to pursue a formal appeal through the DSR office by requesting that the evidence be presented to the Disability Services Committee. (由一名GSCC员工和两名社区成员组成的三人委员会). A meeting will be scheduled for the Committee to review all evidence connected with the case 和 if needed to interview all interested persons 和 their representatives.
- 委员会会根据调查结果向投诉人提交书面裁定, 被告, 并在会议结束后十(10)个工作日内通知DSR办公室.
所有与残疾有关的投诉应寄至:
帕梅拉·克劳夫
ADA Coordinator, DSR Office
加兹登州
P.O. 227箱
Gadsden, AL 35902
学生 may need to seek course substitutions on the basis of a documented disability that inhibits the ability to learn certain subjects. 虽然辅导和住宿可能会帮助一些学生在这些课程中取得成功, 其他人可能无法成功,即使使用学术调整和住宿. 在这种情况下,学生可以提交课程替换请求.
对课程替换的考虑是根据具体情况进行的. 如欲请求审议,应采用下列程序:
1. 学生必须有诊断残疾,这将禁止他/她的能力学习问题的主题. 残疾证明文件必须提交给ADA协调员.
2. Student must complete the Course Substitution Request Form or submit a letter/statement to the ADA Coordinator specifically requesting the substitution as an accommodation for the educational functional limitations caused by the documented disability. This letter/statement should include:
- The student’s name, address, G number, 和 major
- The name of the course where the substitution is requested
- 与残疾相关的功能限制的解释(不是具体的诊断)
- A rationale for the substitution request
- 任何先前尝试完成该课程的历史记录
3. The ADA Coordinator, in coordination with the appropriate division chair, will review the student’s letter/statement, disability documentation 和 transcripts.
- If the course in question is considered to be an essential part of the student’s program or a requirement for certification or licensure, a substitution can不 be granted.
- 如果没有足够的数据来支持课程替换的请求, ADA协调员将与学生讨论其他选择.
- 如果文档证实存在需要替换课程的残疾, 适当的系主任将推荐一门最适合学生专业的逻辑替代课程.
4. The ADA Coordinator will submit the recommendation of the division chair to the appropriate Dean who will either approve or reject the request for substitution.
- If the substitution is approved, 将通知注册主任,以便学生的记录可以记入替换记录. The student will be 不ified of the decision.
- If the course substitution is 不 approved, 通知学生将包括该课程不能被替代的原因.
5. 如果课程替换请求被拒绝,则有上诉规定.
- 学生应从ADA协调员处获得课程替代申诉表.
- Once the appeal form is received, 《十大赌博app》协调员将在七个工作日内安排残疾人服务委员会会议.
The decision of the Disability Service Committee shall constitute the final decision with respect to the student’s request; there shall be no further appeal.
Emergency Procedures:
In case of fire evacuation, 居民们应该在福勒大厅前门街对面的台阶上集合,台阶通向因泽尔大厅. 如果有龙卷风警报,居民应在地下室走廊寻求安全. 在紧急情况下需要帮助的居民应到大堂报告. Staff or 安全 will assist you to the safety 是a. After an emergency or drill, 所有的住客必须待在指定的区域,直到他们被学校当局释放.
Persons with mobility impairments requiring assistance will be transported to the basement using lift chairs located at the entrances to both first floor hallways. 有听力和视力障碍的学生将由宿舍工作人员或保安给予个别警告. 有听力障碍的学生也可以使用闪烁的火警警报器.
学生 with Disabilities:
学生 with documented disabilities should request reasonable accommodations from the Residence Hall Director before moving into the Residence Hall. Some accommodations such as minor renovations or blinking fire alarms for students with hearing impairments require substantial lead time. 合理的住宿要求将由宿舍主任和ADA协调员根据具体情况进行考虑, 帕梅拉·克拉夫(pclough@guidetohairlossproducts.com; 256-549-8462).
交通:十大赌博app拥有一个小车队的无障碍货车, 在周末为宿舍学生提供餐饮/购物的迷你巴士和公共汽车. 有行动障碍的学生可以要求交通便利,以便进入华莱士大道校园. The College provides general transportation using the DART system by purchasing multiple-trip passes 和 will supplement the DART system as needed for students to attend classes 和 on-campus functions. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, 帕梅拉·克拉夫(pclough@guidetohairlossproducts.com; 256-549-8462) for DART passes 和 to request transportation to off-hour 加兹登州 Events.
这项政策规定了服务性动物在十大赌博app校园和财产上的存在. 它适用于所有使用服务性动物帮助的个人, 以及其他可能与服务性动物互动或接触的人. 加兹登州 is committed to compliance with federal 和 state disability rights laws 和 recognizes the importance of 服务的动物s to some individuals with disabilities. This policy sets forth general guidelines applicable to the presence of 服务的动物s to ensure these rights 是 upheld without interruption of campus functions 和 activities.
The ADA defines a service animal as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability including a physical, 感觉, 精神病学, intellectual or other mental disability. 服务性动物的工作或任务必须与个人的残疾直接相关. Tasks may include, but 是 不 limited to, guiding individuals with impaired vision, 提醒听力受损的人注意入侵者或声音, pulling a wheelchair, or retrieving dropped items.
Other animals do NOT qualify as 服务的动物. 未被训练去执行减轻残疾影响的任务的狗, including dogs that 是 used purely for emotional support, 是 不 服务的动物. (See Definitions)
在某些情况下,服务性动物可能会被限制、排除或移除(见下文)。.
总之,确保动物的控制(和安全)是学生的责任. 请参阅服务动物程序和服务动物申请表. 而援助动物的使用者则享有合法的访问权, 随之而来的是确保动物在任何时候都有适当的行为和反应的责任.
Restriction of the 服务的动物:
Under the ADA's regulations for 服务的动物, 服务的动物 have a right to be anywhere that a human is, unless an entity can demonstrate that there would be either a direct threat or fundamental alteration in the program or activity with the presence of the service animal. 也, 服务型动物也被限制进入实验室,除非他们有适当的个人防护设备.
- 进入实验室的服务犬在该环境中必须受到保护. 该PPE由狗佩戴并由主人购买,包括以下内容:
- 一次性或可重复使用的覆盖脚的靴子,如市售产品(Pawz橡胶狗靴)
- Disposable lab coats such as Maytex lab coat.
- Disposable plastic-backed absorbent lab paper or pet pads for the dog to lie on during lab to protect them from whatever might be on the floor.
- If appropriate PPE is 不 brought to the lab, 那么服务犬将不允许进入实验室.
- 服务的狗s can 只有 be excluded from the laboratory if the dog is out of control 和 the h和ler does 不 take effective action to control it or if the dog is 不 housebroken.
- Faculty / Lab Assistants have a right to request the needs assessment provided by the Disability Services Office of the respective campus.
Removal of the 服务的动物:
在下列情况下,加兹登州可以暂时移除或永久排除该服务动物:
- 动物对他人的健康或安全构成直接威胁;
- 动物的出现导致了学院计划的根本改变;
- The animal or its presence creates an unreasonable disturbance in or interference with the 加兹登州 community; or
- The Owner does 不 comply with this policy
如果确定有必要限制或排除服务性动物, GSCC will take other actions to ensure that the individual with disabilities will still be offered the opportunity to participate in services, programs 和 activities provided by GSCC.
Conflicting Disabilities:
Individuals with medical issues that may be impacted by the presence of 服务的动物 should communicate with Disability Services 和 资源 if they have a concern about exposure to a service animal. 个人将被要求提供证明残疾和需要住宿的文件. DSR will facilitate a process to resolve the conflict that considers the disability-related needs/accommodations of all persons involved.
本政策未涵盖的问题应直接向残疾服务和资源办公室咨询.
PROCEDURES REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS
As a general rule, The College will modify policies, 实践, 以及允许残疾人士使用服务性动物的程序.
学生 应联系残疾服务和资源办公室填写服务动物申请表. Pam Clough (256) 549 – 8462, Joe Ford Center, Room 106.
员工 may request to have a service animal as a workplace accommodation through Disability Services 和 资源 - Pam Clough (256) 549 – 8462. Joe Ford Center, Room 106.
客人 may be accompanied by a service animal when participating in programs 和 accessing services without requesting an accommodation, 但欢迎联系GSCC的残疾服务和资源办公室获取信息或指导.
请求:
- 可以通过与ADA协调员安排会议讨论住宿申请流程来提出新的请求. 请携带服务动物申请表及所需文件. Subsequent requests must be made on an annual basis; students submit the 服务的动物 Request Form with 当前的 documentation relevant for that academic year.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Individuals Using 服务的动物s
- 确保这只动物在它的训练员的控制下,使用挽具, on a 皮带或系绳 in most cases. 在人的残疾或服务性动物的工作或任务的表现排除使用挽具的情况下, 皮带或系绳, the service animal must still otherwise be under control (e.g. by voice control, signals, or other effective means).
- Responsible for the c是 和 supervision of the service animal; animal must be as unobtrusive as possible.
- Assure that 服务的动物 control their waste elimination.
- Comply with GSCC’s policies, rules or procedures.
Faculty, Staff, 和 学生
- 允许服务性动物陪伴他们所帮助的人在校园的所有区域的公众成员, participants in services, programs or activities, or invitees 是 allowed.
- Do 不 distract a service animal in any way. 未经训练者允许,不要抚摸、喂食或与动物互动.
- 不要将残障人士与其服务动物分开.
- Disability Services 和 资源 will contact faculty members of students who have requested 和 received the accommodation of a service animal. 在所有其他情况下,您可以要求澄清动物作为服务性动物的地位 只有 当动物不是服务性动物时. 你只可查询两次,以确定该动物是否为服务性动物:
- Is the animal required because of a disability? 和
- What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
在任何情况下,您都不能使用服务性动物询问有关该人残疾性质的问题.
CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS
定义:
- 同伴动物: In recent years, 这些动物因其镇静作用而被用于治疗一些残疾, 感情, stability or even a feeling of security. 它们没有受过训练,也没有得到服务性动物的法律保护. 必须在学生的证明文件中有极其特殊的情况,才能允许在校园里饲养伴侣动物.
- A dog in training: A dog being trained; however, 在训练师的陪同下,它与经过充分训练的狗狗享有同样的权利.
- 合作伙伴/处理程序: A person with a service or therapy animal. A person with a disability is called a partner; a person without a disability is called a h和ler.
- 服务的动物一种被单独训练来为残疾人工作或执行任务的狗.
- 团队残疾人士或管理人员以及他或她的服务动物. 这两个人作为一个有凝聚力的团队来完成日常生活的任务.
- 治疗动物治疗动物不能帮助残疾人进行日常生活活动, 从历史上看,它们没有受到服务性动物法律的保护. The use of therapy animals for mental disorders, i.e., 广场恐惧症帮助患者安全地离开家,参与社区和教育活动. 文件需要明确说明治疗动物的需求.
TYPES OF SERVICE DOGS:
- 导盲犬 一只经过精心训练的狗是否被盲人或有严重视力障碍的人用作旅行工具.
- 助听犬 一只受过训练的狗是否能提醒有严重听力损失或失聪的人听到声音, e.g., know on the door, occurs.
- 服务的狗 狗是否受过训练以协助行动不便或健康受损的人. Types of duties the dog may perform include carrying, 抓取, 打开一扇门, 响了门铃, activating elevator buttons, steadying a person while walking, helping a person up after the person falls, 等. 服务的狗s 是 sometimes referred to as assistance dogs.
- 团体的狗 is a dog trained to assist a person with autism. 这只狗会提醒伴侣注意自闭症患者常见的重复性动作, allowing the person to stop the movement (e.g.,拍手). A person with autism may have problems with 感觉 input 和 need the same support services from a dog that a dog might give to a person who is blind or deaf.
- Seizure response dog is a dog trained to assist a person with a seizure disorder; how the dog serves the person depends on the person’s needs. 狗可能会在癫痫发作时守护病人,或者狗可能会寻求帮助. 一些狗不知何故学会了预测癫痫发作并提前警告人.