In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), and DSU's commitment to equal access for people with disabilities, an appeal process has been established for employees who believe they have been denied reasonable accommodations by the Center for Disability Resources (CDR).
If there is a dispute about whether an individual has a disability or whether the documentation provided is adequate, if CDR and the employee cannot agree on a reasonable accommodation, or if CDR denies an accommodation, the employee may begin the appeals process.
The University has identified the ADA & 504 Compliance Officer as the individual who reviews all appeals for reasonable accommodations. To initiate the process, the employee must submit a written Letter of Appeal to the ADA & 504 Compliance Officer within thirty (30) calendar days of the alleged denial, unless extensions for good cause are provided.
Send the Letter of Appeal to: ADA & 504 Compliance Officer, 1200 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901, aknettler [at] desu.edu.
The Letter of Appeal must include:
- Name and University ID number of the appellant
- Basis for the appeal
- The remedy or relief sought
- Any supporting information
Upon receipt, the ADA & 504 Compliance Officer will promptly review the appeal and provide a written determination within ten (10) business days. If the ADA & 504 Compliance Officer made the accommodation determination being appealed, send the Letter of Appeal to the Chief General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs at legalaffairs [at] desu.edu.