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Definition of a person with a disability

According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, an individual with a disability is a person who 1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activities; or 2) has a record of such impairment; or 3) is regarded as having such impairment.

What we do

As a college we are committed to ensuring that:

  1. All individuals are treated in a fair, non-discriminatory, and non-judgmental manner. The college may not treat individuals with disabilities differently from individuals without disabilities or have a policy that disparately impacts individuals with disabilities.

  2. All qualified individuals* with a disability receive reasonable accommodations in order to help them succeed and achieve their personal and academic goals. The college must provide access to its programs and services, and reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with documented disabilities to allow them to effectively participate in those programs and services.

*A 'qualified' individual with a documented disability is someone who meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of Accessibility and Disability Services.

Students with certain types of disabilities should be aware that some programs and courses require specific physical abilities. Please consult with our Accessibility and Disability Services Coordinator for advising, support services, and accommodations prior to enrollment.

It is the policy of the College to provide access to and encourage participation in programs, services, and activities to qualified individuals with known disabilities as required by Federal and State statutes. (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, 41 U.S.C.A. section G101) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act. The college will ensure compliance to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Policy 1B.4.

Our Accessibility and Disability Services Coordinator is here to assist students with disabilities to help meet their accessibility needs and provide the tools necessary for them to participate in the academic environment. All reasonable accommodations and support services will be provided.

Faculty and staff will advocate on behalf of students with disabilities to provide accommodations and improve access.

If you have any questions, you may contact our Accessibility and Disability Services Coordinator:

Brian Reynolds, Academic Advisor
401 West Street
Jackson, MN 56143
507-847-7970
brian.reynolds@mnwest.edu
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Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments
Title IX prohibits sex discrimination against students and employees of education programs and activities receiving federal funds and protects individuals against those practices.

Minnesota West Community and Technical College is committed to ensure that all people are treated with dignity and respect regardless of their gender or sexual orientation and receive fair and equitable treatment.

For questions or concerns regarding Title IX, please contact:

Adullahi Farah Abdigaani, Student Title IX Coordinator
1450 Collegeway
Worthington, MN 56187
507-372-3423
abdullahi.farahabdigaani@mnwest.edu

Employees
For questions or concerns regarding ADA or Title IX contact:

Katie Meyer, VP of Human Resources
1450 Collegeway
Worthington, MN 56187
507-372-3408
katie.meyer@mnwest.edu