If an employee develops a short term disability through injury or illness, a temporary accessible placard may be issued by the University through Office of Accessibility Services. This pass should assist with approved minor injuries or assess further needs and process a request for access through the state. The Department of Transportation and Parking Services does not gather or interpret doctor's notes. One of the basic considerations in providing this accommodation is access to other reasonable transportation (for example the Campus Area Transportation System) from your assigned parking area. Remember, accessible parking does not guarantee you a space close to your building, people often walk fewer steps when using the shuttle buses as they will pick you up at a lot and drop you closer to your destination.

Any employee experiencing a temporary mobility impairment and wishing to apply for a UVM accessible placard must apply through the Office of Accessibility Services. This process involves a two-part form (one for the doctor, one for the employee to fill out) which must be reviewed before a recommendation can be expressed to Transportation and Parking Services. The reviewer at OAS will review the application and documentation and will contact the employee within 72 hours with a decision. Sometimes, they may designate parking at appropriate and accessible (by campus shuttle or other means) spaces other than accessible spaces. Cases will be determined individually.