Faculty/Staff Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for faculty/staff is on a case by case basis per the guidelines as set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
Employees must self disclose their medical condition by contacting the Office of Disability Services (ODS) via phone: (404) 727-9877 [voice] or (404) 712-2049 [TDD], or by visiting the ODS office to complete the Initial Contact Form.
Completing the registration process in its entirety requires that medical documentation criteriadocumentation criteria be submitted for review and validation. ODS adheres to strict confidentiality guidelines as set forth by FERPA and other related governing regulations. Should you have any questions, please contact ODS at (404) 727-9877 [voice] or (404) 712-2049 [TDD].
What is the ADA?
Passed in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
Definition of Disability under the the ADA
The ADA has a three-part definition of disability that is based on the definition under the Rehabilitation Act and reflects the specific types of discrimination experienced by people with disabilities. Accordingly, it is not the same as the definition of disability under other laws, such as state workers' compensation laws or other federal or state laws, that provide benefits for people with disabilities and disabled veterans.
Under the ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who:
- Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
- Or, has a record of such an impairment.
- Or, is regarded as having such an impairment.
Structure of the ADA (5 Titles)
The ADA consists of five titles that outline required access and accommodations:
- Title I: Employment
- Title II: State & Local Governments
- Title III: Places of Public Accommodations
- Title IV: Telecommunications
- Title V: Miscellaneous Provisions
Additional ADA Resources
Contact your Regional ADA Center
Southeast DBTAC: ADA Center
Phone: 1-800-949-4232 (voice/tty)
Web: www.sedbtac.org
- About the ADA: Structure, Definition of Disability, Historical Content
adata.org/about/index.html - ADA Basic Building Blocks Webcourse
www.adabasics.org - ADA Document Portal
www.adata.org/adaportal/ - ADA Publications
www.sedbtac.org/publications.php?idpg=35 - ADA Training Resource Center: Courses, Events, and Tools on the Americans with Disabilities Act
www.adacourse.org - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
www.eeoc.gov - U.S. Access Board
www.access-board.gov - U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
www.ada.gov
Disclaimer: The Office of Disability Services (ODS) provides these links as a courtesy and does not endorse, take responsibility, or exercise control of the organization nor vouch for the accuracy of the contents of the destination link.
