Reporting ADA Barriers
The University of Vermont is committed to maintaining an accessible and welcoming environment for individuals with disabilities. The Office of Accessibility Services provides campus with reasonable accommodations and addresses accessibility barriers. If you have comments, concerns, or complaints about any experience with accessibility at the University, please complete the Accessibility Feedback and Barrier Report Form. The Office of Accessibility Services will review and respond to reports.
If there is a grounds, custodial, or facilities barrier that needs immediate attention, contact SOS in Physical Plant at sos@uvm.edu or (802) 656-2560.
If there is a facilities barrier in a Residence Hall that needs immediate attention, alert the front desk staff. If it is after 4:30 pm, alert a member of the Residence Education Team.
**Please be aware that individuals can also report concerns of bias or discrimination based on disability (or other protected categories), or disability-based harassment to the Office of Equal Opportunity- contact Equal.Opportunity@uvm.edu or complete the online form.
Reasonable Accommodations
What Are UVM's Procedures for Requesting Accommodations?
Procedure for Employees and Applicants for Employment
Employees are encouraged to email contact the ADA/504 Coordinator at Access@uvm.edu or call (802) 656-7753 to inquire about reasonable accommodations. See the Procedural Guidelines for Disability Accommodation for Employees and Applicants for Employment for more details. As of January 2, 2025, the Office of Accessibility Services is assisting with employment accommodations.
Procedure for Students
Please see university operating procedure for Disability Certification, Accommodation and Support -Students. You may also contact the Office of Accessibility Services via access@uvm.edu or call 802-656-7753 to learn about the procedure for requesting academic and residential accommodations.
What is the ADA?
This federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, public services, places of public accommodation, and in telecommunications.
Who is Protected Under the ADA?
- To receive protection under the ADA, an individual has to meet the legal definition of being a person with a disability.
- The ADA defines disability as having a substantial physical or mental impairment that significantly impacts a major life activity, having a record of such impairment, or being regarded as an individual who has such an impairment. This can include temporary conditions, if they are significant enough to limit a major life activity.
- In order to receive protections under the ADA in employment or the classroom, a person must also be a Qualified Individual.
- A Qualified Individual is someone who has the required background and can perform the essential functions and meet technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations.
What should I do if I have concerns about discrimination or bias based on disability?
The Office of Equal Opportunity is available to provide information and support services to employees who have concerns about discrimination, harassment, or bias involving disability- this includes concerns about reasonable accommodations. Please contact EqualOpportunity@uvm.edu or complete an online reporting form and a staff person will contact you.