Students with Disabilities

National Louis University does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its educational programs, admissions policies, activities or employment policies. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended provides that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination solely because of their disability, under any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provides comprehensive civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, places of public accommodations, state and local government services and telecommunications. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Director of Disability and Access Services or the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Washington, D.C. Academic Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities. Disability and Access Services is the primary support system for students with disabilities, with the responsibility of coordinating academic accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of NLU Academic Policy 306 (Policy on Students with Disabilities). All academic accommodations provided are based on individual need and may need to be substantiated by supporting documentation. For information on how to request accommodations, please contact the Disability and Access Services at ADA@nl.edu or 312.261.3329.