The Office of Equal Opportunity coordinates enterprise compliance with…
The Office of Equal Opportunity is responsible for…
a) Investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment on the basis of disability and other protected categories, in employment and service delivery.
b) Leading civil rights compliance efforts at the University of Rhode Island.
c) Accepting and reviewing appeals of denials of reasonable accommodations.
d) Evaluating institutional adherence to accessibility compliance standards.
f) Offering technical guidance to the ADA Partners.
Reporting Discrimination or Harassment on the Basis of Disability
Disability rights are civil rights. To report a violation of unlawful discrimination or harassment, including a disability rights violation, visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Discrimination page or file a complaint using the Civil Rights Complaint Form.
Complaints involving prohibited discrimination, including harassment or retaliation, against a group or class of individuals that reflects an apparent pattern or practice of discrimination on the basis of disability will be investigated and addressed in accordance with the Policy on Nondiscrimination. Specific information regarding reporting procedures can be found in the Procedures accompanying the Policy on Nondiscrimination.
Reporting discrimination or harassment on the basis of disability or any other basisEnterprise Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act at the University of Rhode Island
ADA/504 Coordinator
The University of Rhode Island is required to designate at least one employee to coordinate its efforts to comply with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The University has designated the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity as the ADA/504 Coordinator.
responsibilities and authority of the ada/504 coordinatorADA/504 Coordinator Contact Information
Dorca P. Smalley, ADA/504 Coordinator
Director, Office of Equal Opportunity
Carlotti Administration Building
Suite 1, Garden Level
75 Lower College Road
Kingston, Rhode Island 02881
Email: dorca_paulino@uri.edu
Phone: 401-874-4929
For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
ADA PARTNERS
To promote access in service delivery and employment, the Office of Equal Opportunity works with the offices and ADA partners listed below…
Employee Reasonable Accommodations
Employee AccommodationsStudent Reasonable Accommodations
Student AccommodationsDigital Accessibility
Communications and marketingThe Thomas M. Ryan Center
The Thomas M. Ryan CenterAccessible Design and Structural Barriers
the facilities groupTransportation and Parking
Transportation and ParkingAccess to University Policies
university policiesCounsel and Legal Guidance
Office of the general counselCulture and Climate
Office of Community, Equity and DiversityADA Resources
Achieving full participation and integration of people with disabilities is the responsibility of all of the University’s departments, offices, and personnel.
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to access these materials in an alternative format may email equalopportunity-group@uri.edu or call 401-874-4009. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.