HSC OP 51.04 Access for Individuals with Disabilities

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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 listed below:

Human Resources - ADA Administrator for Employees and Job Applicants: Consults with job applicants, employees, and volunteers on reasonable accommodations in the application process and workplace, and assists with other disability-related matters.

  • Lubbock Campus Human Resources:
    806.743.2865 opt 2
    3601 4th St., Ste 1B110
    Lubbock, TX 79430
  • Amarillo Human Resources:
    806.414.9950
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    1400 Wallace Blvd, Suite WHRI107
    Amarillo, TX  79106
  • Permian Basin Human Resources:
    432.703.5150
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    800 West 4th Street, Suite 1C
    Odessa, TX  79763
  • Managed Care & OSI Human Resources:
    806.743.3281
    1215 Avenue J
    Lubbock, TX  79401
  • Abilene and Dallas Human Resources:
    325.696.0645
    1650 Pine Street, Suite 2100
    Abilene, TX  79601

https://www.ttuhsc.edu/administration/policies/accessibility.aspx

Student Disability Services: Consults with individuals on reasonable accommodations for students and other student disability-related matters.

Texas Tech University System Office of Equal Opportunity: Consults with individuals with complaints of noncompliance with TTUHSC disability policies and/or state and federal disability laws and investigates disability-related complaints of discrimination and harassment involving employees.

  • 806.742.3627

    eeo@ttu.edu

    System Administration Bldg.
    1508 Knoxville Ave, Suite 309
    Lubbock, TX 79409

http://www.texastech.edu/offices/equal-employment/

Texas Tech Physicians Patient Services: Consults with patients, volunteers, and visitors on clinic accommodations.

  • 806.743.2669
    3601 4th St.
    Mail Stop 8195

Office of Graduate Medical Education: Consults with Residents/Fellows on reasonable accommodations in the program and other disability- related matters.

  • 806.743.2978
    3601 4th St.
    Mail Stop 6211

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.