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Non-Discrimination Policy<\/h1>\n

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Non-Discrimination & Accessibility<\/h2>\n

Grace Christian University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin, or handicap to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.<\/p>\n

In conformity with the pertinent requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 enacted by the Congress of the United States, Grace Christian University does not within the context of its religious principles, heritage, mission, or goals discriminate on the basis of sex in the area of employment, admission, educational programs, or other activities.<\/p>\n

Grace Christian University complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination laws and is an equal opportunity institution. Grace Christian University reserves the right to maintain student educational and behavioral standards and standards based upon religious considerations consistent with its role and mission.<\/p>\n

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCESSIBILITY POLICY<\/h5>\n

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Grace Christian University is committed to ensuring that all people with disabilities have access to the same services and content that are available to people without disabilities, including services and content made available through the use of information technology. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance covers access to the Physical Plant, Accommodations, and Accessibility. Our goal for this Accessibility Policy is that a person with a disability will be able to engage in the same interactions, experience the same services, and acquire the same information as a person without a disability, be able to do so in an equally effective manner and with substantially equivalent ease of use. Services and information must be made available at the same time to a person with a disability as to a person without a disability.<\/p>\n

ADA Accessibility Policy<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. As part of ADA Accessibility, all information communication technology must be accessible so that all students, prospective students, employees, guests, and visitors have equivalent access to information. Examples of information communication technology covered by this policy include university websites, learning management systems, software systems, electronic documents, videos, and other electronic communication.<\/li>\n
  2. Accessibility coaching will be provided on an on-going basis to help train faculty and staff, increase awareness and sensitivity, and produce and manage accessible content.<\/li>\n
  3. All Grace Christian University\u2019s websites are required to meet the accessibility standards set forth by Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 AA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Rationale and Definitions<\/span><\/p>\n

    This policy aligns with Grace Christian University\u2019s goal of cultivating a caring learning community where Jesus Christ is exalted and students are equipped for serving the needs of church and society.<\/p>\n

    It is important to differentiate between ADA accommodations (Section 504) and accessibility (Section 508):<\/p>\n

    An accommodation is\u2026<\/p>\n