Committed to Accessibility for All
FIU is committed to ensuring equal access to educational and employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other applicable state and local laws and university policy. Under the ADA, qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to reasonable accommodations and/or equal access to programs and services. FIU's policy on Reasonable Accommodations for Faculty, Staff, Employment Candidates, and Visitors is linked in the University’s policy library.
The University’s ADA and Accessibility Coordinator is:
Rachel M. Hargis, MA, ADAC
Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance (UADC)
Office Number: (305) 348-1576
Email: accommodations@fiu.edu
Address: 11200 S.W. 8th Street
Miami, FL 33199
Reasonable accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and are based on the documentation provided. The university’s ADA and Accessibility Coordinator will meet individually with the employee who is seeking accommodations to discuss needs and options. Once all required documentation has been submitted, verified, and reviewed, UADC will coordinate efforts with the appropriate parties to ensure the approved accommodation is provided to the employee.
Similar to displaying critical event information such as dates, times, and locations, the following statement must be included in all event websites and promotional materials:
Need an accommodation or accessible materials? Contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at accommodations@fiu.edu or 305-348-1576.
- Faculty and Staff
Faculty and Staff
FIU has a long-standing policy of employing qualified persons with disabilities in a broad range of positions across the institution. On occasion, the nature of an individual’s disability may require them to receive a work-site accommodation. The Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance (UADC) serves as a resource for employees who have documented a qualified disability and need reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions.
Employees should direct their requests for accommodations to OCR. Employees who wish to request accommodations for a disability must submit the following forms along with supporting documentation to UADC:
Request Employee Accommodations
- General Employee Accommodations
- Physician Verification of Accommodation Form (The employee’s approved job description must be submitted to, and reviewed by the physician or health care provider at the time the physician verification form is completed by the physician or health care provider. The approved job description can be requested through UADC.)
- University Event Accommodations
Requests for reasonable modification related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and/or childbirth should be filed with the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance.
- General Employee Accommodations
- Students
Students
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) at Florida International University’s aim is to guide and support students with disabilities throughout their college experience. From transitioning into FIU to graduating, the DRC’s goal is to assist Panthers in becoming successful.
Disability Resource Center staff and the DRC’s ally, Cori the Corgi .
Request Student Academic Accommodations
Need an accommodation or accessible materials? Contact the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance at accommodations@fiu.edu or 305-348-1576
Requests for reasonable modification related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and/or childbirth should be filed with the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance.
- Visitors
Visitors
All requests for ADA accommodations or accessible materials for an event must be submitted to UADC at least 7 business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
Request Visitor Accommodations
- General Visitor Accommodations
Request Job Applicant Accommodations
Requests for reasonable modification related to pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and/or childbirth should be filed with the Office of Universal Access and Digital Compliance.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
All University personnel and units developing, publishing, or disseminating materials must include the full or abbreviated version of FIU’s Notice of Nondiscrimination in those materials, as follows:
Required Non-Discrimination Notification: Full
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries per requirement regarding the University’s non-discrimination policies:
Emmanuele A. Bowles
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Telephone: (305) 348-2785
Email:ocr@fiu.edu
Address: 11200 SW 8th Street, Primera Casa 220
Miami, FL 33199
Emmanuele A. Bowles
Interim Title IX Coordinator
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Telephone: (305) 348-2785
Email:ocr@fiu.edu
Address: 11200 SW 8th Street, Primera Casa 220
Miami, FL 33199
Required Non-Discrimination Notification: Abbreviated
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Pregnancy-Related Condition Request
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a U.S. federal law that took effect on June 27, 2023. The PWFA requires covered employers to provide reasonable modification for employees and job applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, if the modification does not impose an undue hardship on the employer. Also, employees qualifying under PWFA, may have other protections under Title VII of the Civile Rights Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the American with Disability Act (ADA). Types of conditions covered under the act include conditions arising out of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
This law covers individuals and candidates with pregnancy related conditions, employed or applicants for positions at FIU. PWFA provides reasonable modification for qualified candidates or employees who have a known limitation. The law defines limitations as physical or mental conditions related to affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.