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Faculty and Staff<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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USC\u2019s\u00a0faculty\u00a0and staff are a driving force behind the creation of a more inclusive campus\u00a0environment. The Office of Institutional\u00a0Accessibility\u00a0and ADA Compliance is your destination for guidance, resources, and referrals regarding the shared responsibility of ADA compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The university\u2019s\u202fInteractive Process Center of Expertise<\/a>\u202f(IPCOE) conducts individualized assessments for qualified employees and works with the individuals and their departments to provide reasonable accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Request accommodations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

USC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified faculty and staff with a disability to perform the essential functions of their position. Faculty, staff, and student employees may connect with IPCOE and make requests for accommodations at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Email: employeeada@usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Leave of absence and return to work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Qualified faculty and staff with disabilities or medical conditions who may not otherwise be eligible for statutory medical leave may be eligible for leave under USC\u2019s Unpaid Accommodated Medical Leave policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about faculty and staff accessibility services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Planning accessible events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Making your event more accessible and inclusive supports a sense of community. In most cases, modifications for creating accessible events are free or low-cost but require early planning. Planning for accessibility from the beginning improves the chances of creating an event that is enjoyable for all participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about how to plan accessible events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Digital accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Digital accessibility is fundamental\u00a0to\u00a0creating a culture of community. As part of our commitment\u00a0to digital accessibility, USC\u00a0continues to make the information, programs,\u00a0and activities on\u00a0our\u00a0websites and digital properties accessible to\u00a0all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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