Americans with Disabilities Acts
The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law on July 26, 1990 and prohibits discrimination against and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same employment opportunities as people without a disability. Missouri University of Science and Technology is committed to providing educational opportunities for all academically qualified students; employment opportunities for qualified individuals for faculty, staff, and student employment positions; and reasonable accommodations to ensure equitable access to its programs and services for individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Accommodative services
Requiring accommodation
Employees requiring accommodation
If you are an applicant or a current employee requiring a reasonable work accommodation due to a disability, complete the request form.
Complete ADA request form
Commencement accommodation
If you would like to request accommodations due to a disability for commencement ceremonies, complete the Commencement Accommodation Request Form.
Complete Commencement ADA request form
Closed Caption Request
If you would like to request closed caption services for your event, please complete the closed caption request form.
Complete Closed Caption Request Form
*Visitor requiring accommodation
If you are visiting Missouri S&T and require accommodation, please contact Lisa Ours, deputy ADA coordinator by email oursl@mst.edu, or by phone 573-341-6779. Our normal business hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.
Online ADA Resources
The U.S. Justice Department's ADA homepage
Publications and videos that answer these questions and more: What is the ADA? Who is a person with a disability? Who must comply with the ADA? Where can you call to ask questions about the ADA?
Department of Labor
Disability Employment Policy Resources by Topic, employers and the ADA: Myths and Facts, worker Stories about the ADA, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008: Frequently Asked Questions
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Findings and purposes, Definition of disability, Definitions, Discrimination, Defenses, Illegal use of drugs and alcohol, Posting notices, Regulations, Enforcement, etc.
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