1	ADA Accessible
2	Regulations for ADA Accessible Parking General Requirements for Handicap Spaces per Total Spaces 2% up to 1,000 1% over 1,000 Special Requirements 10% in lots that support outpatient clinics 20% in lots that support outpatient clinics that support people with disabilities For events, calculated on the number of spaces identified for the event.
3	Definition of an ADA Accessible Space 8’ wide stall 5’ or 8’ wide discharge aisle Appropriate sign Slope/grade requirements Any DMV HC plate or placard honored Exception – Medical Center personnel policy requires employees to seek special accommodation rather than using ADA Accessible spaces.
4	Accommodations beyond ADA Spaces for UVA Permit Holders Permanent - Individual space, bypass waiting lists for permanent assignment, discount Temporary - dashboard permit with special privileges Placard, plates, and dashboard honored in metered areas. Law dictates that time limits apply with an overall 4 hour limit.
5	Verification for Temporary or Permanent Accommodation Individual seeking accommodation must be a UVA permit holder. Students Verification of mobility issue from Elson Student Health Center to Parking & Transportation. Academic employees Verification of mobility issue from personal physician to Parking & Transportation. Health System employees Verification of mobility issue from personal physician to Health System Parking office. If an employee has a DMV issued decal for handicapped parking, a permit for a reserved lot in the Health System area is also required. DMV Decals are not valid in Service Spaces on the Medical Side In all cases, individual must be a UVA permit holder
6	Other Services for People with Disabilities UTS – fleet lift equipped Demand and Response Transit (DART) Event Accommodations
7	The Numbers 350 ADA Accessible spaces 176 Employees with permanent assignment (~2/3 of which are Health System) 20-50 Permit Holders with special privilege dashboard permits (snap shot)
8	Observations Medical Center ADA spaces are available for patients and visitors. ADA spaces in certain areas on Grounds fill regularly with employees/students. Service spaces used by ADA permit holders, but spaces do not meet ADA requirements.
9	Other Observations One faculty member has asked that we consider allowing all employees with handicap placards/plates to park at no charge. One employee council has asked that we review the current policy that allows employees with handicap plate/placard to park at no charge in most accessible spaces (ie, employees should pay).
10	Next Steps What changes should be discussed? What are the Pros? What are the Cons?