Accessibility Barrier Reporting
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 physical 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 9/5/2025.
Reported Accessibility Barriers
We have received 10 reports of accessibility barriers so far via this form. Nine reports were about UVM facilities, and 1 was about UVM program content.
| Date | Time | Building | Location | Barrier Type | Description |
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| 1/13/2025 | Afternoon | Waterman | Student Financial Services | Facilities / Equipment | Wheelchair lift outside Student Financial Services does not accommodate all wheelchair sizes.
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| 1/30/2025 | Not available | Central Campus Dining | Main entrance door buttons | Facilities / Equipment | The door button for leaving the dining hall is not working. |
| 2/1/2025 | Morning | Dana Medical Library | Main entrance ramp | Facilities / Equipment | Library ramp not shoveled. |
| 3/7/2025 | Noon | Dana Medical Library | Main entrance door | Facilities / Equipment | No door button and uneven sidewalks. |
| 4/14/2025 | Evening | University Heights | UHS Tower 1 elevator | Facilities / Equipment | Broken elevator in UHS Tower 1. |
| 6/4/2025 | Morning | Howe Library | CCRH/Library Skybridge | Facilities / Equipment | At the end of the skybridge, the elevator was not operational. |
| 6/6/2025 | Morning | Howe Library | West entrance elevators to CCRH | Facilities / Equipment | The first mentor to the library is stuck open on floor one of the CCRH west entrance and the CatCard scanner would not scan. |
| 6/25/2025 | Morning | Davis Center | Davis Center Tunnel Kiosk | Facilities / Equipment | The automated door opening button for the doors on the north side of the Davis tunnel entrance was not working. |
| 8/27/2025 | Afternoon | Patrick Leahy Building | Elevator | Facilities / Equipment | Elevator was not working. |
Future Reporting Plans
The Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) will be providing tools to visualize, analyze, and interpret accessibility-related data effectively. They will track accommodations, monitor service usage, and enhance accessibility planning.
Additionally, reports from the ADA Executive Committee and other ad hoc committees will be available to support decision-making and compliance efforts.
To promote transparency and collaboration, the Office of Accessibility will provide comprehensive information on ADA Executive Committee meetings, including schedules, agendas, and minutes, along with details on any ad hoc meetings. This section will also feature annual report data, offering insights into key accessibility initiatives, progress, and ongoing efforts to enhance inclusivity. By making this information readily available, we aim to keep stakeholders informed, encourage engagement, and uphold our commitment to fostering an accessible environment for all.