Ohio University

Ohio University recognizes the spirit and the letter of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Therefore, in compliance with this federal law, no qualified individual with a disability shall be discriminated against or excluded from: consideration for employment; participation in or the benefits of the services, programs or activities of Ohio University. 

An individual with a disability is defined as an individual who: 

• has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities;
• has a record of such impairment; 
• is regarded as having such an impairment.
  

Examples of individuals who are covered under this definition include:

• individuals with permanent vision or hearing loss;
• individuals with mobility impairments; 
• individuals with mental or psychological disorders including intellectual disability; 
• individuals with cosmetic disfigurements; 
• individuals with serious contagious and non-contagious diseases such as AIDS, cancer, or epilepsy.
  

Generally, individuals who have temporary limitations are not considered to have a disability under the ADA.