ADA Overview

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion, the Office of Human Resources, and the Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources work collaboratively to ensure an accessible, usable, inclusive and welcoming environment for students, staff, faculty, and visitors to Xavier University. In the spirit of inclusion, cura personalis, and to help ensure the orderly ongoing functioning of all facets of the University’s operation, Xavier University fully embraces the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Xavier University will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled employees per the procedure detailed below. Specifically with regard to employees or potential employees, Xavier University will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified Individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA because of the disability of such individuals in regard to job application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Xavier University Access and Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities Policy

Accessibility is also an integral part of the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Strategic plan. Under Goal 1 "Create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive and equitable campus climate" there are several accessibility strategies.

Access and Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities Policy

View more details about specific strategies related to accessibility