Accessibility

Commitment to Equality and Nondiscrimination  

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment. Admission to, participation in the programs of, employment by, and promotion in the University shall be on the basis of merit. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation based on consideration of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), political affiliation, National Guard, veteran status, genetic information, or disability, except where gender, age, or physical requirements are bona fide educational or job-related employment requirements.  

Accessibility is the practice of designing environments, technologies, products, and services so that they can be used by all people–regardless of disability, age, or other factors that may affect access. Accessibility ensures that people with diverse needs and abilities can participate fully in society by having have equal access to information, services, environments, and structures in an effective and integrative manner.   

Accommodation refers to reasonable modifications, adjustments, or structural changes made to an environment (e.g., workplaces, public spaces, transportation, etc.) to remove obstacles for people with disabilities. These changes ensure equal access, functionality, and safety, allowing individuals to navigate, work, or receive services without being excluded. They are applied retroactively to overcome barriers in the environment or system.