Disability Grievance Procedure

The University of Cincinnati (“University”) has adopted a Grievance Procedure for addressing complaints of discrimination under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of l 990. The University encourages the reporting of incidents of disability discrimination The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of disability in its programs or activities and will take prompt and effective steps to address disability discrimination (including disability harassment and retaliation), end a hostile environment if one has been created, and prevent the recurrence of disability discrimination.

The procedure applies to all individuals, including students and employees, who may experience or witness disability discrimination in a University program or activity. This procedure is designed to provide a prompt, reliable, and impartial procedure for the resolution of disability discrimination complaints. The Disability Grievance Procedure is outlined in full on the Equal Opportunity and Access website and includes an option for an information and formal resolution.

The Executive Director for Accessibility, serving in the capacity of ADA/Rehabilitation Act Coordinator, coordinates the informal resolution process for students who believe they have experienced disability discrimination in a University program or activity. Employees are encouraged to contact their immediate supervisor for an informal resolution, but they may also contact the Executive Director of Accessibility if there is a conflict of interest with their supervisor.  If you would like to discuss the matter informally in this manner, please contact:

If there is a conflict of interest with the Executive Director for Accessibility, students and employees may contact the Executive Director of Equal Opportunity and Access at 513-556-5503 or by emailing oeohelp@ucmail.uc.edu . You can find more details about the informal process in the Disability Grievance Procedure

If the informal Step l process does not resolve the matter, or if the grievant does not wish to use the informal procedures set forth in Step 1, a formal resolution may be initiated. Please refer to the full Disability Grievance Procedure for more information on the formal resolution process.