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 (TTUHSC 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
TTUHSC's policy regarding access for individuals with disabilities is governed by Texas Tech University System Regulation 07.11, which can be found on the Texas Tech University System Regulations webpage. Individuals with questions regarding this policy or needing accommodations for a disability should contact the appropriate offices.
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.