ADA applies to everyone. It's important for everyone in the University community to educate themselves about their responsibilities. Rollock points out that the ADA is very clear about what is fair and what is unfair for employers to ask references when inquiring about someone they might hire. They are prohibited from volunteering information regarding any current or past disability or medical condition. Various offices can help with ADA guidelines These offices throughout the Purdue system can provide answers to faculty and staff regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Staff also can help individuals with disabilities obtain reasonable accommodations.
Facilities Planning, Owen Cooks, ADA facilities coordinator. Personnel Services, Pat Russell, access and occupational health services coordinator. Affirmative Action, Judy DiIorio, director. Sit at eye level when talking to someone in a wheelchair. Speak directly to a person accompanied by an interpreter or by a guide or support animal.