Mission Adelphi University is committed to providing an environment which is responsive to the needs of individuals with disabilities including students, faculty, administrators, staff, and the larger community. The institution is equally supportive of full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Committee on Individuals with Disabilities (CID) pledges continued active support in achieving universal access and ensuring that academic programs, facilities, and activities are made available to all students, employees and visitors with disabilities.

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Charges
The following is a description of the responsibilities of the Committee on Individuals with Disabilities (CID).

The CID shall:

1. Increase sensitivity and awareness among students, faculty, and staff on the Adelphi campus about the needs of individuals with disabilities.
   
   
2. Provide input to and solicit input from various individuals or departments concerning issues of the accessibility and safety into buildings and accessibility to programs.
   
   
3. Assist the university in making the Adelphi campus accessible for persons with disabilities. To identify specific areas of need and recommend solutions.
   
   
4. Assist the university in making the transition of students with disabilities to our campus a positive experience.
   
   
5. Report and make recommendations to the Faculty Senate once a year.
   

Vision (from 2007—2008 Senate report)
Our vision is that all faculty would plan instruction with diverse student needs in mind, using principles of universal design for learning. Faculty would plan multisensory instruction and use a variety of resources, including technology, to make instruction accessible for different learning styles and needs. Our campus would be fully accessible, virtually barrier free, and all programs would be able to welcome any qualified student or community member with any type of disability. All units within the university would know the laws about access and accommodation and would accept their responsibility as a matter of regular business. We would not need a separate office to advocate or solve individual problems because we would have all accepted responsibility.