We're committed to the fair and equitable treatment of all members of the University community and to provide a workplace that is accessible to all individuals in conformity with state and federal laws free from unlawful discrimination. Persons with disabilities will be provided equal employment opportunities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable state and federal regulations.
Title I of the ADA requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when such accommodation would cause undue hardship. UVM's Human Resources and Office of Equal Opportunity is committed to guiding employees and the departments involved through the accommodation process with great care and attention to the needs of all impacted by the outcome.
ADA Accommodation Process & Requests
Office of Equal Opportunity assists the University in maintaining compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upholding our commitment, policies, and procedures to ensure equal access for our community members who have disabilities. They also support both students and employees with any concerns regarding disability-based discrimination or retaliation.
Learn more about the accommodation request process
Questions about reasonable accommodations? Email accessibility@uvm.edu.
Removing Barriers
We know the best way to build an accessible workplace is to address issues before they can become barriers. Here are some of the ways we're committed to building better practices and creative a more inclusive environment:
Comprehensive Inclusive Excellence Action Plan - This university-wide plan brings together and guides the work happening across campus by embedding the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our work. A key component to this plan is addressing accessibility in physical and digital spaces.
Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI) - Housed at UVM, CDCI is part of a national network of centers that conduct research, teach, and provide services that support Vermonters with disabilities participate fully in the communities of their choosing. In addition to managing service projects, CDCI partners with disability self-advocates and other disability-focused organizations across Vermont. They have a robust Accessibility Resources page that helps guide work and practices across UVM.
Mapping out points of access on our campus - UVM's campus map comes with filters for accessible entrances, parking, and restrooms.
Translation services - We make sure Limited English Proficiency (LEP) employees have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in UVM services, activities, programs, and other benefits.
Report a Barrier
Your feedback is critical to helping the University achieve its goal of seamless access. If you have comments, concerns, or complaints about any experience with accessibility at the University, please fill out this form.