Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, and its implementing regulations provide that no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of the disability, be excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity. It is the policy of Lanier Technical College to make reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation of people with disabilities in all programs, activities, and procedures. Reasonable accommodations will be made to the extent that these accommodations do not sacrifice or compromise the integrity of an educational program or lower the academic standards.
An individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program or activity, or who desires more information, may contact the Coordinator of Disability Services (ADA) at 770-533-7003.
ADA Grievance Procedure
Lanier Technical College has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the U.S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Title II states, in part, "No qualified individual with a disability shall on the basis of the disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any public entity."
Procedures for Program/Service Complaints
- Complete the Disability Services Grievance Form or write up the complaint in detail.
- Make an appointment with the Coordinator of Disability Services or designee to submit the Grievance Form or written complaint and provide any additional clarifying information that may be needed.
- Grievance Form or written complaint must be submitted to the Coordinator of Disability Services or designee within 30 calendar days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation.
- An investigation, as may be appropriate, will follow the filing of the Grievance Form or written complaint. The Coordinator of Disability Services or a designee will conduct the investigation. These procedures include informal, but thorough, investigations, affording all interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint.
- A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, if any, will be issued by the Coordinator of Disability Services or designee and a copy will be forwarded to the complainant no later than 45 calendar days after receiving the Grievance Form or written complaint.
- The Coordinator of Disability Services or designee will maintain the files and records of Lanier Technical College relating to the complaints filed.
- The complainant may request a reconsideration of the case in instances where he/she is dissatisfied with the resolution. The request 110 for reconsideration should be made to the Coordinator of Disability Services or designee within 15 calendar days after receipt of the resolution.
Complaints should be addressed to:
Allison Haynes
Coordinator of Disability Services
770-533-7003
Lanier Technical College
2535 Lanier Tech Drive
Gainesville,GA 30507
ahaynes@laniertech.edu
Unresolved complaints should be addressed to:
Nancy Beaver
Vice President for Student Affairs
770-533-7001
Lanier Technical College
2535 Lanier Tech Drive
Gainesville,GA 30507
nbeaver@laniertech.edu
Rule Construction
These rules shall be constructed so as to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, to meet appropriate due process standards, and to assure that Lanier Technical College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the implementing of regulations.
Other Procedures
The procedures provided herein are in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other procedures or remedies available under the law or otherwise.