Section 504

Utah Virtual Academy 504 Coordinator: Bella Glissmeyer, bglissmeyer@utahvirtual.org

Utah Virtual Academy Health Plan Coordinator: Bella Glissmeyer, bglissmeyer@utahvirtual.org

Any student or family of a student with a medical condition or disability that is impacting their ability to participate in school should reach out to our 504/Health Plan Coordinator for further assistance.

Utah Virtual Academy Special Programs Department is committed to making all programs and activities accessible. “Accessible” is more than physical access and may include a formal 504 Plan identifying reasonable accommodations to ensure identified students have the opportunity to benefit from their education.

Utah Virtual Academy (UTVA), in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration of its education-related programs and activities and employment, and has an institutional commitment to provide equal educational opportunities for disabled students who are otherwise qualified.

UTVA has adopted the following internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging noncompliance with the ADA or Section 504 in any program or activity administered by UTVA has designated Bella Glissmeyer as the Section 504 and ADA Coordinator and may be contacted at: 310 E. 4500 S. Ste 620,Murray, Utah 84107, bglissmeyer@utahvirtual.org.

Retaliation against a person who files a complaint of discrimination on the basis of disability pursuant to the grievance procedure, or persons who participate in related proceedings, is prohibited.