The University is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive environment where all community members have equal access to programs, services, activities, and opportunities.
Accommodations and accessibility initiatives help ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully engage in all aspects of University life.
The Accessibility website serves as a central resource for information related to accessibility at UConn.
The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights is responsible for:
- Resolving allegations of discrimination based on disability
- Overseeing and ensuring University compliance with all relevant laws and regulations related to disability
- Determining reasonable accommodations for community members and job applicants to the University
- Providing consultation, information and referral to appropriate resources for disability‐related issues
- Providing training regarding the ADA and Section 504
The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights monitors UConn’s compliance with:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
- Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
- Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act
- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Relevant Policies and Guidelines
Guidelines for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
Guidelines Purpose: People with disabilities are valued members of the UConn community. The University is committed to making sure all students, employees, and visitors have equal access to its programs, services, and activities. When needed, UConn provides reasonable accommodations to help remove barriers and ensure individuals with disabilities have the same opportunities to learn, work, and participate as others.
Guidelines Link: Guidelines for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
Guide Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
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Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
2002-46: Persons with Disabilities (UConn Health)
Animals on Campus Policy
Policy Purpose: This policy provides the rules concerning individuals bringing animals on University Property. This policy applies to all University campuses. Specific procedures regarding the presence of animals in UConn Health clinical practice and patient care areas are outlined in the UConn Health Animals in the Clinical Practice Policy.
Policy Link: Animals on Campus Policy
Policy Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
Related Documents:
Animal Related Program Registration Form
Related Policies:
Animals in the Clinical Practice and Patient Care Areas (UConn Health)
Policy on Providing Information in Alternative Formats
Policy Purpose: The University is committed to ensuring effective communication to all individuals, including those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act and its Amendments (2008) as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This policy looks to address the needs of persons with disabilities who require access to university materials in alternative formats.
Policy Link: Policy on Providing Information in Alternative Formats
Guide Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
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Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
Policy Purpose: The University’s Policy brings all rules related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, retaliation, and inappropriate relationships into one document, making it easier for students, faculty, and staff across all campuses to understand their rights, responsibilities, and reporting options. The Policy is designed to promote a safe, respectful learning and working environment and identifies the offices responsible for addressing these concerns.
Policy Link: Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Interpersonal Violence
Guide Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
Related Documents:
Grievance Procedures (Needs New Page)
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Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications, including Accessibility Statements for University Events and Section 1557 Statements for Health Programs
Policy Purpose: All University publications describing or inviting participation in UConn programs or activities must contain one of the non-discrimination statements set forth below. The inclusion of the non-discrimination statement is required by federal regulations and is designed to make clear to current and future participants, beneficiaries, enrollees, applicants, patients, visitors and members of the public the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access to its programs, activities, and health programs.
Policy Link: Non-Discrimination Policy Statements for Publications, including Accessibility Statements for University Events and Section 1557 Statements for Health Programs
Guide Owner: Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights
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