The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. The ADA requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees, and in George Mason University’s case, students with disabilities.
Role of the ADA Coordinator
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator works within Compliance Services in George Mason’s Office of Access, Compliance, and Community to oversee accessibility and accommodation for employees and visitors with disabilities.
The ADA Coordinator:
- Assists in determining reasonable accommodations for employees and visitors.
- Collaborates with George Mason offices, government agencies, and advocacy groups regarding accessibility issues.
- Consults with employees and supervisors to resolve disability-related workplace concerns.
- Reviews policies and procedures to ensure non-discriminatory practices.
- Provides technical assistance and direction for University policies with respect to the concerns of people with disabilities and in compliance with state and federal mandates.
- Is available to provide support and guidance to professional and instructional staff through consultation and training.
ADA/504 Notice to the Public
This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
George Mason is committed to providing equal opportunity and an educational and work environment free from any discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status or genetic information.
George Mason shall adhere to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity/affirmative action statutes and regulations.
George Mason will not discriminate against qualified persons with disabilities on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, and/or operations of, its programs services and activities. George Mason will not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.
George Mason will communicate effectively with individuals with disabilities so that they can fully participate in its programs, services and activities; providing auxiliary communication aids or services as needed to afford equal opportunity.
Should you wish to review the ADA or its interpretive regulations, ask questions about your rights and remedies under the ADA, request a reasonable accommodation for employment, or make a complaint that a program, service or activity of George Mason is not accessible to persons with disabilities, please contact the ADA Coordinator in the Office of Access, Compliance, and Community:
Rachel Elliott, Interim ADA Coordinator
Office of Access, Compliance, and Community
Aquia Building, Room 373, MS 2C2
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
703-993-8730
Policy as of November 2015
Updated January 2023