Welcome to the Office of University Compliance Summer Series! We will share key information, reminders, and resources periodically throughout the summer.

July is Disability Pride Month! Learn more here.

This week's topic is Accessibility.
A Landmark Civil Rights Law
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, and was later amended and expanded in 2008.1

July 26th is celebrated as Disability Pride Day in honor of the ADA, which promotes visibility for the 160 million Americans with a disability. It is an opportunity to honor each individual's uniqueness as "a natural and beautiful part of human diversity," according to America's Disability Community.2
UConn Promotes Equal Access for All
The Office of Institutional Equity monitors UConn’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to support equal access to students, staff, faculty and visitors with disabilities to participate in University-sponsored, non-course related programs or activities, in collaboration with the University community.
Putting Accessibility into Action
We can each do our part as members of the UConn community to ensure we are promoting a culture of inclusivity and access for all. Here are a few ways to incorporate accessibility into our work. Click/Select each heading for more information.
As a public entity, UConn has a responsibility to make all sponsored events accessible. Event planners and organizers should help to ensure accessibility for participants or attendees with disabilities.
Because our digital content reaches far beyond our campuses, it is vital for us to understand and implement accessibility principles in every aspect of digital communication.
All University publications describing or inviting participation in UConn programs or activities must contain a non-discrimination statement as required by federal regulations and UConn policy.
Accessibility allows learners to engage fully with their classes, peers, and faculty, and to obtain the most out of their UConn experience. Check out a Compliance Clip on accessible course design.
If you have a concern related to accessibility on any UConn campus, you can report it to the Office of Institutional Equity using Accessibility Issue Form, or directly to the ADA Coordinator or Deputy ADA Coordinator.
Requesting Accommodations
Human Resources is charged with facilitating requests for employee ADA workplace accommodations. Please contact HR if you are an employee who needs to request a workplace accommodation under the ADA, or a supervisor or manager who has been presented with a request for an accommodation.
Students who are requesting academic or residential accommodations should contact The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD). CSD works to ensure students with disabilities have the same access to programs, opportunities and activities as all others at UConn.
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1.What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (n.d.). ADA National Network. https://adata.org/learn-about-ada

2.DeVault, N., & DeVault, N. (2023). What is Disability Pride? The Latest National Disability News. https://www.ameridisability.com/post/how-to-display-disability-pride

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