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The City
University of New York in compliance with Sections 503 and 504
of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans With
Disability Act of 1990, New York State Legislation {Executive
Law 296} and the New York City Human Rights Law does not deny
qualified individuals with disabilities, solely by reason of
their disability, exclusion from participation in programs,
activities or employment.
Hostos Community
College, as a unit of CUNY, does not discriminate against
individuals with disabilities in access to programs, and/or
services nor in employment.
A student with a
disability who wishes to receive an accommodation should apply
for services at the office of Services for Students with
Disabilities (SSWD). Application and disability documentation
forms are available there for students requesting
accommodations. Qualifying students will develop an
accommodation plan with the office.
Prof. Michael Stimola, Director
of Services for Students with Disabilities and Ms. Aida
Gonzalez, Disability Specialist, are located in The Office of
Student Services, Savoy Building, room D101P. They may be
reached by telephone/TDD at 718-518-4454 or by email at:
mstimola@hostos.cuny.edu.
Initial student
complaints regarding college non-compliance with any of the
above cited regulations should be first brought to the attention
of the office of Services for Students with Disabilities. If the
complaint cannot be resolved with the assistance of the office,
the student should then direct it to the
Compliance Coordinator for 504 and ADA,
Natalie Brown, Esq. Her
office is located in A 318. She may be reached by telephone at
718-518-4284 or by email at
nbrown@hostos.cuny.edu.
Students always have the right to seek external assistance in
resolving a complaint. Information about these resources is
available at both offices.
Employees
seeking accommodations based on disability should seek guidance
from the office of Human Resources. Non-compliance complaints by
employees should be directed to Natalie
Brown, Esq., the Compliance Coordinator for 504 and ADA.
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