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Accessibility Laws, Policies, and Standards

Laws


Clemson University is committed to meeting our obligations under the following laws. Please ensure understanding for each of the laws listed below by clicking on their respective links, which provide direction to the appropriate locations where each law is explained and additional requirements outlined.

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as Amended in 2008

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, As Amended in 2008 provides nondiscrimination protection for all peoples with qualified disabilities, including those at colleges and universities. ADA requires colleges and universities to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with a qualified disability to fully participate in all university activities and academic programs.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended requires all peoples with disabilities, as members of the public who are seeking information, have access and use of information and data that is comparable to that provided to all persons without disabilities. Additional Rehabilitation Act compliance information is listed below:

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 provides nondiscrimination protection on the basis of sex in education activities or programs.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 provides nondiscrimination protection on the basis of race, color, or national origin in academic and educational programs and/or activities

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student records. Students who are of the legal age of 18 and older have the right to keep all education records private. However, an adult student may grant written authorization to release partial record information to a parent, spouse, significant other, or trusted individual. Faculty are prohibited from making any personal student records, i.e., grades or any other personal information, available to the public or to any other student or any third party.

South Carolina Human Affairs Law

The South Carolina Human Affairs Law prohibits discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability and other factors in academic programs, employment and other contexts.

Design Guidelines


In addition to the laws above, lawsuit settlements with other higher education institutions will generally mention one or more of the following accessibility design standards.