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Operating Policy and Procedure

HSC OP: 51.04, Access for Individuals with Disabilities

PURPOSE: The purpose of this HSC Operating Policy and Procedure is to ensure full and equal access to individuals with disabilities to all Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (ÍâÍøÌìÌà or University) programs.

REVIEW: This HSC OP will be reviewed in November of each odd-numbered year (ONY) by the System Office of Equal Opportunity, the System Office of General Counsel, Human Resources, and the Office of Student Disability Services, with substantive revisions forwarded to the Office of the President.

POLICY/PROCEDURE:

I. Policy

ÍâÍøÌìÌÃ's policy regarding access for individuals with disabilities is governed by Texas Tech University , which can be found on the . Individuals with questions regarding this policy or needing accommodations for a disability should contact the appropriate offices listed below:

Human Resources - ADA Administrator for Employees and Job Applicants: Consults with job applicants and employees regarding reasonable accommodations in the workplace and all other disability-related matters.
806.743.2865
3601 4th St.
Mail Stop 8100
/human-resources/accommodations/default.aspx
/administration/policies/accessibility.aspx

Student Disability Services: Consults with individuals on reasonable accommodations for students and other student disability-related matters pertaining to their academic program.
806.743.1926
3601 4th St. Room 2C400
Mail Stop 8310
disabilityservices@ttuhsc.edu

Texas Tech University System Office of Equal Opportunity: Consults with individuals with complaints of noncompliance with ÍâÍøÌìÌà disability policies and/or state and federal disability laws and investigates disability-related complaints of discrimination and harassment involving employees.
806.742.3627
eeo@ttu.edu
System Administration Bldg. 1508 Knoxville Ave, Suite 309
Lubbock, TX 79409

Texas Tech Physicians Patient Services: Consults with patients, volunteers, and visitors on clinic accommodations.
806.743.2669
3601 4th St.
Mail Stop 8195

Office of Graduate Medical Education: Consults with Residents/Fellows on reasonable accommodations in the program and other disability-related matters.
806.743.2978
3601 4th St.
Mail Stop 6211

II. Authoritative References

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• Texas Labor Code, Chapter 21

III. Right to Change Policy

The University reserves the right to interpret, change, modify, amend, or rescind this policy, in whole or in part, at any time without the consent of employees.