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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 Accessibility Services for the appropriate service area:

Forsyth, Dawson, and Lumpkin County: 678-341-6604
Hall, Barrow, Banks, and Jackson: 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

  1. Complete the Accessibility Services Grievance Form or write up the complaint in detail.
  2. Make an appointment with the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (ADAC) or designee to submit the Grievance Form or written complaint and provide any additional clarifying information that may be needed. Meetings may be scheduled by the complainant by completing an https://www.laniertech.edu/student-affairs/disability-services/ada-grievance-procedure/ appointment request with the assigned ADAC. 
    ADA/Section 504 Grievance Procedure Page and Appointment Requests
  3. Grievance Form or written complaint must be submitted to the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator or designee within 30 calendar days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation.
  4. An investigation, as may be appropriate, will follow the filing of the Grievance Form or written complaint. The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator 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.
  5. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, if any, will be issued by the ADA/Section 504 Coordinator 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.
  6. The ADA/Section 504 Coordinator or designee will maintain the files and records of Lanier Technical College relating to the complaints filed for a period of seven years following resolution of the grievance.
  7. The complainant may request a reconsideration of the case in instances where they are dissatisfied with the resolution. The request for reconsideration should be made to the Director of Counseling and Student Support or designee within 15 calendar days after receipt of the resolution.

Complaints should be addressed to:

Forsyth, Dawson, and Lumpkin County

Veronica Bowermaster
3410 Ronald Reagan Boulevard
Harrington, Building A
Cumming, GA 30041
678-341-6604
vbowermaster@laniertech.edu
Appointment Request Link: ADAC Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin

 

Hall, Barrow, Banks, and Jackson County

Trent Galloway
2535 Lanier Tech Drive
Breeden Giles
Gainesville, GA 30507
770-533-7003
wgalloway@laniertech.edu
Appointment Request Link: ADAC for Hall, Banks, Barrow, and Jackson Counties

Unresolved complaints should be addressed to:

Director of Counseling and Student Support

Keyla Matthews
2535 Lanier Tech Drive
Breeden Giles
Gainesville, GA 30507
770-533-7026

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.