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Disability Compliance Officer and Coordinators

The people listed below are available to provide you with information about disability accommodations and access at the university. The ADA Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the university has appropriate procedures in place for receiving disability-related complaints and grievances and conducting investigations. When appropriate, the ADA Compliance Officer may make recommendations for resolution of disputes and is responsible for ensuring that UC Santa Cruz complies with disability-related UC policies and with state and federal disability laws.

ADA Compliance Officer (including public access for visitors and guests)

Rosa Garcia
Senior Director and ADA Officer
Phone: 831-459-5087
E-Mail: roagarci@ucsc.edu

Locally Designated Official (Whistleblower) 

Anna Finn
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity and Equal Protection
Locally Designated Official
Phone: 831-459-2462
E-Mail: annaf@ucsc.edu

ADA Program Access Coordinator (student accommodations related to education access)

Tom Thompson
Disability Resource Center
Phone: 831-459-2089, 831-459-4806 (TDD)
tothomps@ucsc.edu

IT Accessibility Coordinator (websites and other Information Technology)

Jim Phillips
Director, Learning Technologies
Phone: 831-459-2410
E-Mail: phillips@ucsc.edu

Disability Management Coordinator (for accommodations related to employment)

Kelly Roberts
Phone: 831-459-4602
E-Mail: roberts@ucsc.edu

 ADA Facilities Access Coordinator

Felix Ang
Director of Architectural Services
Phone:  831-459-3850
E-mail:  felix@ucsc.edu

To discuss a concern or file a complaint regarding employment-related disability discrimination, or failure to provide reasonable accommodation:

Conra Frazier
Senior Director, EEO/AA
Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor, EEP
Phone: 831-459-1590
E-Mail: cojfrazi@ucsc.edu

To file a student grievance related to disability discrimination or accommodation:

To begin the process of filing a student grievance, you can email equity@ucsc.edu.

Additionally, you may file a report online here, and someone in the Office of Equity & Equal Protection will reach out to you to schedule an appointment to discuss your rights and options with regards to your grievance(s). 

Last updated:  July 22, 2022