FAQ's
Use the Facilities Report button to report an issues with doors, sidewalks, or any other physical barrier.
The door to my building is stuck or the automatic door opener does not work, who do I call or report it to?Use the Facilities Report button to report any issues with doors, sidewalks, or any other physical barrier.
I just broke my arm/leg/bone and I am having difficulty getting to class on time, what can I do?Students should apply for accommodations with the Center for Accommodations and Support Services (CASS). Utilize the button on our main page to quickly get you to the cassportal.
Who should I contact for an ADA accommodation for the workplace?An employee can initiate a request for an ADA accommodation by notifying the ADA Coordinator in the Equal Opportunity (EO) Office of the nature of the disability and the accommodation being requested.
Where do students go to request ADA accommodations for the classroom?If a student needs an ADA accommodation for the academic setting, they need to contact the Center for Accommodations and Support Services (CASS) at (915) 747-5148 or visit www.utep.edu/student-affairs/cass/. Reasonable accommodations are provided only to students with known disabilities who are registered with the CASS Office.
Who is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?The ADA, prohibits employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. A “qualified individual” means an individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the employment position that such individual holds or desires.
What is a reasonable accommodation?A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential job functions.