Resolution Agreement Rhode Island CollegeResolution Agreement • March 26th, 2018
Contract Type FiledMarch 26th, 2018The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), initiated an investigation into allegations that Rhode Island College (College) violated Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 104 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and its implementing regulation at 28 C.F.R. Part 35. Specifically, the Complainant alleged that the College's website contained barriers to access for people with disabilities, thereby denying them an equal opportunity to participate in the College's programs, services, and activities.