Disability-Related Complaints
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, prohibit such discrimination.
The University Personnel department coordinates ADA/Section 504 compliance.
Inquiries may be presented to University Personnel at 100 Campus Center, Tide Hall Seaside, CA 93955, ph. (831)582-3389.
Access Issues and Accommodation Issues for Students
To file a complaint as a student or applicant for Admissions, please follow the steps & deadlines:
https://csumb.edu/admissions/appeals-process
Director of Admissions
admissionsappeals@csumb.edu
(831) 582-3738
Inquiries concerning compliance may be presented to the Admissions Director at:
100 Campus Center, Student Services
Seaside, CA 93955
CSUMB, in collaboration with Student Disability Resources, strives to create a campus that is inclusive and accessible to all eligible students.
In the event that you feel there is an access issue please consult Student Disability Resources. Please note that in the effort to reach a solution, Student Disability Resouces may contact the person or department involved to explain the problem to them. This is often the most efficient way to a solution.—
A directory of CSUMB departments is available. If the access issue is not resolved, consult:
Margaret Keith (or designee)
Manager of Student Disability Resources, ph. (831) 582-3672
mkeith@csumb.edu
If this does not solve the problem to your satisfaction, please fill out SDR's Access Complaint/Feedback Form below. SDR will contact you within 3 business days after receipt of the complaint. This form is also available at the SDR office.
Access Issue Feedback Form for StudentsIn the event that an accommodation you requested as a student was not approved by SDR and/or not provided and you feel that this was an error, please contact Margaret Keith at (831) 582-3672 or mkeith@csumb.edu. The California State University Office of the Chancellor requires that SDR provide a formal and informal dispute resolution process. Services and accommodations already approved by SDR for the current semester must continue during this process.
Complaints Related to Employment
Employees who believe they have been a victim of unlawful discrimination may contact:
DHR Administrator
University Personnel
(831) 582-3389
For information, please visit the University Personnel website.
Federal Agency Complaints
Any person alleging violation of rights under ADA or Section 504 or 508 of the Rehabilitation Act may also file a complaint with the appropriate federal or state agency below.
In general, complaints to federal agencies must be filed within 180 days of the alleged incident. People may also seek assistance from other entities, such as:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights, Region IX
50 United Nations Plaza, Room 239
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 556-4275 (Voice)
(415) 437-7786 (TTY/TDD)
(415) 437-7783 (FAX)
ocr_sanfrancisco@ed.gov
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html?src=oc
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
96 North 3rd Street, Suite 250
San Jose, CA 95112
1-800-669-4000 (Voice)
1-800-669-6820 (TTY/TDD)
www.eeoc.gov
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
2212 Sixth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 644-2555 (Voice)
(510) 644-2626 (TTY)
(800) 348-4232 (voice and TTY)