504 refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law prohibits any programs or activities that receive federal grants from discriminating against people with disabilities. Organizations are required to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities in order to be compliant with the law.

ADA, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, prohibits disability-based discrimination in private employment, public accommodations, transportation, and state/local government services. It requires reasonable accommodations to be provided by employers, ensures public spaces are accessible, and prohibits discrimination in accessing government services. 

Section 504 has a specific focus on protecting faculty and students with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act is a broader federal law that applies to non-federally funded activities and programs, meaning that it additionally covers non-faculty/students with disabilities. 

ISU may have jurisdiction over any University activity or program that includes one or more students, employees, or related third parties (like a visiting lecturer or contractor). ISU also has jurisdiction over any activity on one of the University’s campuses or in any educational or occupational program. ISU will investigate all reports in any setting where the University has jurisdiction.

To report possible discrimination, ask questions, or communicate concerns, contact Lisa Alexander-Santos, ISU's 504 Coordinator at (208) 282-4115 or  alexlisa@isu.edu.

To report online, use the secure online reporting form

Once you have made a complaint, you have several options, including, but not limited to:

• Pursuing disciplinary action.
• Requesting no further action be taken.
• Request further information about the investigation and resolution process.
• Using campus resources to support you through the investigation process.

When a complaint has been filed against you, you have several options, including, but not limited to:

• Using campus resources to support you through the investigation process.
• Requesting further information about the investigation and resolution process.