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5.1.7 Notice of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act/Title IX Coordinator
The District Office and each Maricopa location must post the address and telephone number for the individual responsible for coordinating services and/or activities relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Chapter 126), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. §794(d)), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §1681), using the format below:
Dr. Sonya Pearson/ADA/504/Title IX Coordinator 1833 Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
480-461-7443
Sonya.pearson@mesacc.edu
Additionally, each college/center must publish the above information in student handbooks and catalogs. Under the
ADA and Section 504, Maricopa recognizes the obligation to provide overall program accessibility throughout its locations for disabled individuals. The designated ADA/504/Title IX Coordinator at each college/center will provide information as to the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. Likewise, under Title IX, there is an obligation to provide services and program accessibility in a gender-neutral manner.
In accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Maricopa will maintain and update its Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) on an annual basis. Copies of the AAP will be distributed to the Governing Board and CEC members by December 31st of each year. They include the AAP for Minorities and Females, the AAP for Individuals with Disabilities, and the AAP for Other Eligible Veterans, Special Disabled Veterans, and Vietnam Era Veterans.
MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (Maricopa) Policy Statements EEO Clause
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution.
EEO Policy Statement
It is the policy of Maricopa County Community College District (consisting of the District Support Services Center, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Estrella Mountain Community College, Glendale Community College, GateWay Community College, Maricopa Skill Center, Mesa Community College, Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix College, Rio Salado Community College, Scottsdale Community College, and South Mountain Community College) to promote equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program. This means that Maricopa will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Additionally, it is the policy of Maricopa County Community College District to provide an environment for each Maricopa job applicant, employee, and student that is free from sexual harassment, as well as harassment and intimidation on account of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement for Individuals with Disabilities
In conformance with the provisions of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the implementing regulations, 41 CFR 60-741.5 (a), as amended, Maricopa County Community College District will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the known applicant or employee is qualified. Maricopa agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in employment, and otherwise treat known qualified individuals with disabilities without regard to their physical or mental disability in all human resources selection and decision practices, such as the following: advertising, benefits, compensation, discipline (including probation, suspension, and/or termination for cause or layoff), employee facilities, performance evaluation, recruitment, social/recreational programs, and training. Maricopa will also continue to administer these practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Additionally, all applicants and employees are protected from coercion, intimidation, interference, or discrimination for filing a complaint or assisting in an investigation under the Act.
Affirmative Action Policy Statement for Other Eligible Veterans, Special Disabled Veterans, and Vietnam Era Veterans
In conformance with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, and the implementing regulations, 41 CFR 60-250 (k), Maricopa County Community College District will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because he or she is a special disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in regard to