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"Americans with Disabilities Act" Issues Survey Results

Survey results assessing ADA knowledge/practice at Creighton University, aiding future committee activities and resource planning.

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"Americans with Disabilities Act" Issues Survey Results

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  1. "Americans with Disabilities Act" Issues Survey Results Creighton University ADA Committee 2005

  2. Why do a survey? • Assess the general knowledge of ADA at Creighton University • Assess current practice regarding issues related to the ADA by supervisors and faculty • Planning future committee activities • Creating a baseline to assess the effectiveness of future activity

  3. General Data • We did not track who completed the survey • The survey was completed 485 times • 124 verbatim comments

  4. I am familiar with the Americans with Disability Act.

  5. Do you know who to contact if you or a person you work with needed accommodations due to a disability?

  6. Do you know who to contact if a student approaches you and tells you they need an accommodation due to a disability?

  7. Could you explain to an employee or a student what a “reasonable accommodation” is?

  8. Do you know who to contact to report an environmental barrier?

  9. If you had or have a disability do you feel comfortable reporting your disability and receiving accommodations?

  10. Have you ever made an accommodation for an employee due to a disability?If yes, did you involve human resources in the process?

  11. Have you ever made an accommodation for a student due to a disability?If yes, did you involve Office of Disability Accommodations in the process?

  12. We also asked… • The ADA committee offers education seminars on ADA related issues. When would you be most likely to attend? (listed in order most preferred) • Afternoon • Morning • All day • Which days work best? (listed in order most preferred) • Thursday • Wednesday • Tuesday • Friday • Monday

  13. What topics would most like to hear about related to the ADA? Most Common Responses • Understanding and making accommodations • Who do I contact? • Access/parking issues • Any, all or general information • Resources available • Legislative issues • Info regarding specific disabilities: hearing loss, low vision, mental health, back problems

  14. What now? • The ADA committee will determine our action plan. • What for future information and educational opportunities. • Refer to our newly established website for FAQ and links to other ADA related sites. Questions?

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