About the ADA Transition Plan
This plan provides an overview of current and planned efforts to improve physical accessibility across the university. The plan documents initial assessments, known conditions, and priority areas related to physical infrastructure, including public rights-of-way, outdoor spaces, parking, transit stops, and building entrances. These efforts are intended to identify barriers that may limit access for individuals with disabilities and provide a framework to guide continued evaluation, prioritization, and barrier removal.
Under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), public institutions must guarantee equal access to programs and services. This document addresses two related but essential components of ADA compliance:
- Self-Evaluation (continuous): An assessment of the university’s current services, policies, and practices to identify and remove barriers to access for people with disabilities. This plan documents actions taken to date, ongoing remediation and assessment efforts, and additional work identified as necessary to ensure program access in compliance with federal accessibility standards related to physical infrastructure.
- Transition Plan: A strategy to remove barriers and ensure program accessibility.
This ADA Transition Plan is intended to be a living document. It will be reviewed and updated on a regular basis to reflect progress, incorporate new accessibility standards, and respond to evolving campus needs. Updates will ensure that the plan remains current, actionable, and aligned with both federal requirements and the university’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
Accessibility priorities outlined in this plan are aligned with the University’s strategic plan and institutional equity commitments, ensuring efforts are integrated into long-term planning and resource allocation.
Transition Team Staff
- Sharon Mone, Office of Accessibility Services Director, and ADA / 504 Coordinator
- Dr. Jennifer A. Dickinson, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success
- Amanda Clayton, Executive Director of Facilities Management
- Tessa L. Lucey, Associate Chief Safety & Compliance and Chief Privacy Officer
- Katharine Coffey, Senior Project Manager
- Claire Forbes, Associate Planner
- Leigh Couture, Strategic Initiatives Manager of Facilities Management
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Questions about the ADA Transition Plan?
For questions about the University of Vermont ADA Physical Infrastructure Transition Plan or an alternate format of this document, please email the UVM Office of Accessibility Services Director and ADA/504 Coordinator, Sharon Mone at access@uvm.edu. Or call 802-656-7753.
Questions about the ADA Transition Plan?
For questions about the University of Vermont ADA Physical Infrastructure Transition Plan or an alternate format of this document, please email the UVM Office of Accessibility Services Director and ADA/504 Coordinator, Sharon Mone at access@uvm.edu. Or call 802-656-7753.