Equal opportunity
Equal opportunity is the policies and practices in employment and education that promote full participation and do not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or sexual orientation (according to UTEP policy).See also: Accessibility; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Americans with Disabilities Act; Anti-discrimination law; Civil Rights Act; Disability law; Discrimination; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Individual with disability; Major life activity; Protected Class; Reasonable accommodation; Rehabilitation Act; Undue hardship