VEVRAA and Section 503

Emory University and Emory Healthcare are committed to affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

As a federal contractor Emory must engage in Affirmative Action toward protected veterans and individuals with a disability under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, as ammended, and Section 503 of the Rehabiliation Act of 1973, as amended, respectively, and their implementing regualtions. 

Please note all records related to Emory's compliance with the Affirmative Action regultations must be retained for atleast 3 years. 

We are required to implement our written affirmative action plan (AAP), keep it on file, and update it annually in accordance with federal regulations. 

The AAP is more than a shelf document. For federal contractors and subcontractors, affirmative action must be taken by covered employers to recruit and advance qualified persons with disabilities and covered veterans. Affirmative actions include training programs, outreach efforts, and other positive steps. These procedures are incorporated into our written personnel policies.

The university's written affirmative action plans for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for inspection upon request in the Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance during normal business hours.