Office of Accessibility Services
Data about accessibility barriers and progress at the University of Vermont.
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The Office of Accessibility Services maintains UVM's Report an Accessibility Barrier form. This form lets campus users report physical accessibility issues on campus. The Office of Accessibility Services is then able to act to repair the situation. 

To be transparent about what kind of accessibility issues are popping up on campus, here is a list of the issues the UVM community has reported through the form.

Last updated on 9/30/2026.

Reported Accessibility Barriers

We have received 50 reports of accessibility barriers since January 2025. 45 reports were about UVM facilities, four were about digital accessibility, and one was about UVM program content. All items are generally resolved within 48-72 hours.

Summary of UVM Accessibility Barrier Reports, Jan 2025 - September 2026
DateBuilding

Location

Barrier TypeDescription
1/13/2025WatermanStudent Financial ServicesFacilities / Equipment

Wheelchair lift outside Student Financial Services does not accommodate all wheelchair sizes.


 

1/30/2025Central Campus DiningMain entrance door buttonsFacilities / EquipmentThe door button for leaving the dining hall was not working.
2/1/2025Dana Medical LibraryMain entrance rampFacilities / EquipmentLibrary ramp had not been shoveled.
3/7/2025Dana Medical LibraryMain entrance doorFacilities / Equipment, InfrastructureNo door button was available. Sidewalks were uneven.
4/14/2025University HeightsUHS Tower 1 elevatorFacilities / EquipmentUHS Tower 1 was broken.
6/4/2025Howe LibraryCCRH/Library SkybridgeFacilities / EquipmentSkybridge elevator was broken.
6/6/2025Howe LibraryWest entrance elevators to CCRHFacilities / EquipmentLibrary elevator was stuck open at the CCRH west entrance, CatCard scanner was broken.
6/25/2025Davis CenterDavis Center Tunnel KioskFacilities / EquipmentAutomated door opening button for Davis tunnel entrance north side was broken.
8/27/2025Patrick Leahy BuildingElevatorFacilities / EquipmentPatrick Leahy elevator was broken.
9/8/2025Davis CenterPavement between Davis Center and Howe LibraryFacilities / EquipmentPavement outside the northwest wing of the Davis Center blocked by UVM Event Services truck.
9/9/2025McAuleyElevatorFacilities / EquipmentMcAuley elevator broken.
9/9/2025Alumni House PaviliionRamp to pavilionFacilities / EquipmentConstruction vehicle parked in front of the ramp for the Silver Maple Pavilion. No lift access available at the time for wheelchair user. No signs directing visitors to the other accessible entrance. Other entrance required assistance from personnel.
9/14/2025Mercy HallElevatorFacilities / EquipmentMercy Hall elevator out of service, signs needed more detail.
9/17/2025Howe LibraryElevatorFacilities / EquipmentElevator north of the UDTL was broken.
9/23/2025Ira Allen ChapelStairwayFacilities / EquipmentLoose railing on the stairs up to and down from the stage.
9/24/2025Howe LibraryElevatorFacilities / EquipmentElevator closest to the library was broken.
10/20/2025Skinny Pancake (Living / Learning)DoorFacilities / EquipmentAccessible, non-stair entrance to the Skinny Pancake was locked, but the inaccessible entrance was open.
10/30/2025Marsh Life Sciences / Benedict AuditoriumDoorFacilities / EquipmentBoth the inside and outside buttons for the Marsh Life Sciences door were broken. Doors reported to be heavy and do not catch and open automatically when pulled. 
11/2/2025Parking Lot, Living/LearningParking LotFacilities / EquipmentSomeone was illegally parked in the access aisle.
11/4/2025Patrick GymDoorFacilities / EquipmentAutomatic door button of the Patrick Gym west exterior door was broken. 
11/10/2025Living/Learning A BuildingElevatorFacilities / EquipmentLiving/Learning A Building elevator was broken.
11/13/2025LarnerEmailDigital AccessInstructors mandated that a certain form could only be filled out with typed information and not handwritten by email.
12/10/2025Living/Learning A BuildingElevatorFacilities / EquipmentLiving/Learning Building A elevator was broken.
1/7/2026Howe LibraryElevatorFacilities / Equipment2nd floor Howe Library elevator was broken.
1/14/2026Fleming MuseumFleming Museum liftFacilities / EquipmentFleming Museum lift was broken, response from Facilities was inadequate.
1/26/2026Harris / Mills DiningElevatorFacilities / EquipmentHarris/Mills Dining elevator was broken.
1/29/2026Gutterson Field HouseGutterson Pep Band PlatformFacilities / EquipmentPep band area in Gutterson can only be accessed by stairs and inaccessible walkway.
2/2/2026WilliamsElevatorFacilities / EquipmentWilliams elevator was broken.
2/7/2026Dana Medical LibrarySnow Removal, EntranceFacilities / EquipmentDana Medical Library entrance sidewalk was not plowed, and automatic door opener was broken.
2/28/2026North Prospect Street and Colchester AveSidewalkInfrastructureInquiry on whether sidewalk meets ADA specifications
3/19/2026Jacob's houseParkingFacilities / EquipmentTrash cans blocking hatched line portion of accessible parking space 
3/22/2026Jacob's houseGeneral FacilitiesFacilities / EquipmentAccessible office space not consistently available
3/27/2026UVM websiteContact FormDigital AccessBroken links reported on OAS website
4/1/2026AikenRestroomsFacilities / EquipmentAll restrooms in building closed due to sewer leak.
4/1/2026Davis CenterTunnelFacilities / EquipmentTunnel closed due to plumbing leak.
4/15/2026Mann HallSafety EquipmentFacilities / EquipmentMann Hall is missing a flashing fire alarm for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing access.
4/26/2026Living/Learning Building AAutomated DoorsFacilities/EquipmentAutomated door opener was broken.
4/26/2026Patrick GymAutomated DoorsFacilities/EquipmentAutomatic door button of the Patrick Gym west exterior door was broken. 
4/26/2026Living/Learning complexSidewalksInfrastructureSidewalk curb cut was blocked for bike race, no other accessible access to sidewalk provided.
5/14/2026Howe LibraryAutomated DoorsFacilities/EquipmentInner set of automated door buttons were broken.
5/27/2026Living/Learning Building A (SAS Office)Non-Automated DoorsFacilities/EquipmentSAS main office door needs an automated door opener.
6/12/2026East AvenueSidewalksInfrastructurePedestrian crosswalk buttons need audio in order to be fully ADA-compliant.
7/13/2026Davis CenterAutomated DoorsFacilities/EquipmentAutomated door opener at Davis Center oval entrance was broken.
8/3/2026UVM Medical Center Pain ClinicAutomated DoorsFacilities/EquipmentAutomated door opener needed for restroom doors.
9/4/2026Trinity CampusTransportationInfrastructureDifficult to access bus stop from Mann Hall due to steep hill.
9/16/2026University Heights bus stops (both sides of road)TransportationInfrastructureBus stops need benches.
9/19/2026Accommodate Website (EPC)WebsiteDigital AccessInstructions on Accommodate website were incorrect.
9/29/2026UVM Athletics YouTube channelWebsiteDigital AccessNo captions or audio description available on majority of UVM Athletics videos.
9/29/2026Cohen HallPearl Street entrance to Cohen HallFacilities/EquipmentAutomated door opener was broken.

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