Overview
Johns Hopkins University does not discriminate on
the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity,
national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, veteran
status or other legally protected characteristic in any student program,
activity administered by the University, admission or employment.
A person with a disability is defined by the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and by the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 as an individual 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 such an impairment. For
persons with disabilities it is important to provide to the University a
comprehensive evaluation of a specific disability from an appropriate
qualified diagnostician that identifies the type of disability, describes
the current level of functioning in an academic or employment setting and
lists recommended accommodations. It is important to submit this
documentation to the appropriate coordinator or Human Resources contact
person in a timely manner. Occasionally, it may be necessary to
request additional information from an individual’s diagnostician to
verify the information or accommodations.
Peggy Hayeslip, Director, ADA Compliance & Disability Services in the
Office of Institutional Equity serves as the
central point of contact for information on physical and programmatic access, specific
accommodations, resolution of complaints and problems, faculty and staff
concerns, and identification of available services. In addition, the
office can provide training, consultation, and information regarding
disability issues.
The school in which the student is enrolled assumes
the coordination of reasonable accommodations. It is important to
make an appointment with the appropriate person at least two weeks prior
to the start of the semester to ensure that accommodations are provided in
a timely manner. The Offices of Human Resources and/or University
Departments assume the coordination of services and accommodations for
employees.
