Section 504/ADA Grievance Procedure

CCC has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and by the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Justice regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794). Section 504 states, in part, that "no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely because of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."

Complaints should be addressed to the Vice President of Student Affairs, 1255 S. Range Ave., Colby, KS 67701, who has been designated to coordinate Section 504/ADA compliance efforts.

1. A complaint should be filed in writing or verbally, contain the name and address of the person filing it, and briefly describe the alleged violation of the regulations.
2. A complaint should be filed within ten days after the complainant becomes aware of the alleged violation.
3. An investigation, as may be appropriate, will follow a filing of a complaint. The Vice President of Student Affairs will conduct the investigation. 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.
4. A written determination as to the validity of the complaint and a description of the resolution, if any, will be issued by the Vice President of Student Affairs and a copy forwarded to the complainant no later than 30 days after its filing.
5. The Section 504/ADA coordinator will maintain the files and records relating tothe complaints filed.
6. The complainant can request a reconsideration of the case when they are dissatisfied with the resolution. The request for reconsideration should be made within ten days to the President of the College.
7. A person's right to a prompt and equitable resolution of the filed complaint will not be impaired by the person's pursuit of other remedies, such as the filing of Section 504 or ADA complaint with the responsible federal department or agency. Using this grievance procedure is not a prerequisite to pursuing other remedies.
8. These rules will be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, meet appropriate due process standards and assure that CCC complies with the ADA, Section 504, and their implementing regulations.