Civil Rights Compliance
Disability Access Policies and Complaints
From reporting concerns to the University and utilizing informal or formal resolution processes to filing complaints with state or federal agencies, Central Washington University (CWU) community members have different options to report disability discrimination or address concerns related to disability access.
Reporting Disability Complaints
Use the Concern and Support (reporting) form to report disability discrimination or access concerns to the ADA Coordinator.
Concern and Support FormCWU Disability Access Policies and Procedures
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CWU Disability Access Policies and Procedures
Accessible Technology Procedure
Nondiscrimination Policies and Programs Pertaining to Students
Reasonable Accommodation of Persons with Disabilities
Service & Emotional Support Animals as Reasonable Accommodations
University Employees to Request Disability Accommodations
- Employee Discrimination Complaint Policy and Procedure
- Student Discrimination Complaint Policy and Procedure
University Reporting and Process
When Civil Rights Compliance (CRC) receives a report of disability discrimination or inquiries related to disability access, the ADA coordinator reviews the report and contacts the Reporting Party/Complainant to explain resolution options.
Following a report, next steps in the process depend on:
- Whether or not the complaint falls under a CWU definition of disability discrimination or other policy violation
- Whether or not the complaint involves CWU jurisdiction of authority.
- How the Reporting Party/Complainant wants to proceed with the complaint and/or participate in a resolution process.
- Whether or not the ADA Coordinator has to proceed with the complaint, as several factors must be weighed to ensure that the University is maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory environment.
Informal Complaints/Inquires
Complaints or requests for information that result in informal discussions with the Complainant(s) as well as negotiation or mediation of a resolution between the involved parties.
Formal Complaints
Formal resolution of a disability discrimination complaint involves a CRC investigation and hearing process by the appropriate office/department, resulting in findings and recommendations.
Reporting Complaints Externally
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Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
To contact the OCR headquarters office or the OCR enforcement office serving Washington state, learn more about their contact information and complaint process on their webpage
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
To file a formal complaint through EEOC, for employment related concerns or complaints, visit their "Filing a Formal Complaint" webpage.
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Civil Rights Compliance
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