ADA Public Accommodation Policy
It is the policy of Northwestern State University to ensure that all of our goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations are meaningfully accessible to qualified persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We will provide persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in or benefit from all services as afforded to all other individuals. This will be done in the integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the individual with a disability. Only where it is absolutely necessary will Northwestern State University provide goods, benefits, services, etc., separately to persons with disabilities. Northwestern State University will not use standards, criteria or methods of administration in our operations that screen out, exclude or discriminate based on disability.
Northwestern State University is committed to making reasonable modifications in its policy, practices, and procedures to afford equal opportunity to the goods, facilities and services we offer. Where it is readily achievable, architectural and communications barriers will be removed. New structures and alterations will comply with all accessibility requirements. Auxiliary aids and services, as appropriate to the individuals and required by the ADA, will be provided at no cost by Northwestern State University.
Northwestern State University is also committed to not discriminating against any person who is related to or associated with a person with a disability. Northwestern State University will follow any state or local law that provides individuals with disabilities greater protection than the Americans with Disabilities Act.
This policy applies to all goods, services, privileges, advantages or accommodations offered by Northwestern State University either directly or through contractual, licensing or other arrangements.
This policy is neither exhaustive nor inclusive. Northwestern State University will take all other actions necessary to ensure equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with the ADA and all other federal, state and local laws.