The Equal Opportunity Officer for ADA Compliance and Equal Opportunity Training serves as the University's Section 504 and ADA Coordinator and helps to resolve issues and provides information regarding services and accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The University of Virginia is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to accommodations that will assist in their pursuits at the University. Employees should direct requests for accommodations to their supervisors and may seek assistance through University or Medical Center Human Resources (see procedures below).

Formal complaints of discrimination and possible violations of the ADA can be filed with the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs.

Academic Accommodations

Law School Students

• Disability Accommodations
• Law School Disability Accommodation Policy

All Other Students (Contact the Learning Needs and Evaluation Center)

• Disability Accommodations
• Frequently Asked Questions

Instructors

• Accessibility in the Classroom

Library

• U.Va. Library Accessibility Resources
• Clemons Library Study Resources (including Accessibility)

Classrooms

• Building Abbreviations and Classroom Accessibility

Housing

Students

• Requesting Housing accommodations

Workplace Accommodations

Current Academic and Medical Center Employees

• Procedures for Employees with Disabilities to Request Workplace Accommodations

Application and Interview Accommodations

Current and Prospective Academic and Medical Center Employees

• Requesting an accommodation for the application process
• University Human Resources Service Center at 434.982.0123
• Medical Center Human Resources Service Center at 434.243.3344 or HRInfo@virginia.edu
• Requesting an accommodation for the interview process
• Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing may contact the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at 434.243.5186 (voice) or 434.465.6579 (vp) to request an interpreter or other accommodations.
• Individuals with other types of disabilities
• Academic positions – contact the hiring department
• Medical Center positions – contact Medical Center Human Resources Customer Service Center at 434.243.3344 or HRInfo@virginia.edu

Voluntary Self Identification

Voluntary Self Identification forms for persons with Disabilities and/or Veteran Status

• Academic Employees
• Medical Center Employees

(The Voluntary Self Identification Form does not qualify as a request for a disability accommodation)

Accessible Parking, Transportation, and Routes

• Accessible Parking and Transportation Options
• Accessibility Maps

Counseling and Consultation

Students

• Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Academic and Medical Center Employees

• Faculty and Employee Assistance Program (FEAP)

Web Accessibility - Information for Building Accessible Sites

Design knowing that people with cognitive, hearing, motor, visual and other impairments may use your site.

• University Web Accessibility
• University Information Technology Accessibility Policy
• ITS Training Services - Web Design Guidelines
• W3C (World Wide Web Consortium) - International Standards
• WebAim (Web Accessibility In Mind)

Additional Information

• Services for Students with Disabilities
• Service Animals - Definition and Standards
• Job Accommodations Network (JAN) - Information about disabilities and accommodations
• Disability.gov - Federal government website for information on disability programs and services
• Mid Atlantic ADA Center - Information, news, initiatives, training, resources and publications