The role of our office in the ADA accommodation request is to
- To direct individuals to the proper personnel to submit an ADA accommodation request
- To investigate allegations of discrimination based on ADA
What is a reasonable accommodation?
It is an adjustment or modification made to a job or the workplace or the usual manner or circumstances of performing the job that allows an applicant or employee with a disability to successfully apply for a job, perform the duties of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment. Reasonable accommodation also applies to the application process.
University Policy - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy UA-2
How to request an ADA accommodation:
Student Accommodation Request
Students should contact the Accessibilities Services Coordinator
Freda Cox-Harris
Phone: 219-980-6941
Email: fjcoxhar@iun.edu
Students will submit a request for service. Types of accommodations could include extended testing time; note taking; Braille for Visually Impaired; closed captioning for Hearing Impaired; clear masks; aid for Mobility Impaired; typing software; and calculator use.
Faculty Accommodation Request
Faculty employees should request an ADA accommodation via Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs:
Vicki Roman-Lagunas, Ph.D.
Phone: 219-980-6707
Email: acadaffs@iun.edu
Staff Accommodation Request
Staff employees should request an ADA accommodation via IU Northwest Department of Human Resources.
Phone: 219-981-4206
Email: hrnw@iun.edu
Alternately, staff employees may contact the University ADA Accommodation Specialist.
Phone: 812-855-7511
Email: fepperso@iu.edu
Job Applicant Accommodation Request
Job applicants may request an ADA accommodation by contacting the IU Northwest Department of Human Resources.
Phone: 219-981-4206
Email: hrnw@iun.edu
