Snead State Community College has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the U. S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Title II states, in part, that “no otherwise qualified disabled individual shall, solely by reason of such disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination” in programs or activities sponsored by a public entity.
Steps to File a Complaint
- A complaint must be filed in writing to the ADA Coordinator within ten (10) business days of the alleged violation. It must contain the name and address of the person filing it, and it must briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulation.
- An investigation, as may be appropriate, shall follow the filing of a complaint. The investigation shall be conducted by the ADA Coordinator. These rules contemplate informal but thorough investigations, affording all interested persons and their representatives, if any, an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to a complaint.
- A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution shall be issued by the ADA Coordinator and a copy forwarded to the complainant no later than ten (10) business days after the completion of the investigation, via certified mail or personal delivery.
- If the Plan of Resolution does not result in a satisfactory resolution to the complaint, the complainant may choose to pursue a formal grievance by following the procedures outlined in “Grievance Procedures for Students.”
All complaints related to disabilities should be addressed to:
Ms. Brittany Goble
ADA Coordinator / Director of Student Support Services and Engagement
McCain Student Center
Phone: (256) 840-4208
Email: bgoble@snead.edu or ADA@snead.edu