Civil Rights Protections

American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

General Information
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws require that educational programs are accessible for individuals with disabilities. Parkland College has supports, services, and policies to meet this requirement. If someone with a disability who is otherwise qualified to participate in the program feels that they have not had access to college programs or services, they should first work with their assigned Accessibility Services Specialist in an interactive process with relevant members of the college community. If it is not resolved, then people may file a grievance so the situation can be investigated and resolved. Please visit the Accessibility Services webpage for more information. 

Reporting Disability Related Grievances
If a person with a disability who is otherwise qualified to participate and benefit from a college program believes they have not been able to access college programs and would like to file a formal written grievance this should be submitted on the ADA Grievance Form.

Title IX - Sex-Based Misconduct 

General Information

Parkland College is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. 

The College has an affirmative duty to take immediate and appropriate action once it knows of any act of sex-based misconduct in any of its educational or employment programs or activities. Sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by any member of the Parkland community will not be tolerated.

The College will promptly and thoroughly investigate any complaints of sex-based misconduct in accordance with the Sex-Based Misconduct Policy and Sex-Based Misconduct Procedure. 

For more information, including assistance options following an incident of sex-based misconduct and supportive measures, please visit the Title IX Sex-Based Misconduct webpage. 

Reporting Sex-Based Misconduct

Please visit the Sex-Based Misconduct Reporting webpage for more information and formal reporting options. IF YOU NEED TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY, CALL PARKLAND PUBLIC SAFETY AT 217/351-2369 OR DIAL 911.