Non-Discrimination Statement

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Retaliation against any person making a charge, filing a legitimate complaint, testifying, or participating in any discrimination investigation or proceeding is prohibited. </p> <p>Students with disabilities requiring assistance or accommodation may contact Disability and Accessibility Resource Center at (231) 591-3057, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0c696f687f4c6a697e7e657f22696879337f796e66696f7831"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="763335322536301304041f0558131203">[email protected]</span></a> in Big Rapids (including statewide students) or the Director of Counseling and Disability Services for Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) at (616) 451-2787 ext. 1136, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1e537f6c777b4771696a645e787b6c6c776d307b7a6b216d6b7c747b7d6a23"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85c8e4f7ece0dceaf2f1ffc5c3e0f7f7ecf6abe0e1f0">[email protected]</span></a> in Grand Rapids. 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