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Promoting Accessibility: Understanding the Function of the Office of Equal Opportunity<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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The Office of Equal Opportunity coordinates enterprise compliance with…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973<\/h2>

29 USC \u00a7 793; 29 USC \u00a7 794; 29 CFR Parts 1614, 1615, 1620, 1621, 1625, 1626, 1630, 1635<\/p><\/div><\/div>

read about the rehabilitation act<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Americans with Disabilities Act<\/h2>

42 USC \u00a712101 et seq.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

read about the americans with disabilities act<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability<\/h2>

28 CFR Parts 35 and 36<\/p><\/div><\/div>

file a complaint of discrimination at the university of rhode island<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Enterprise Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act at the University of Rhode Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Responsibility and Authority of the ADA\/504 Coordinator<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
Read about the role of the ada\/504 coordinator<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Responsibility and Authority of the Office of Equal Opportunity<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
Read about the responsibility and authority of the office of equal opportunity<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

ADA\/504 Coordinator Contact Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>
Phone: 401-874-4929
For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ADA Partners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Office of Equal Opportunity works with the offices and ADA partners listed below, which help ensure that qualified individuals with disabilities can participate in, and benefit from, equal opportunity in employment and service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ADA Partners receive requests for assistance related to their respective areas of compliance, facilitate requests, and, in some cases, have the authority to deny and approve requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Office of Admission<\/h2>

Prospective students requesting accommodations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

contact the office of admission<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Disability, Access, and Inclusion<\/h2>

Students requesting accommodations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Contact disability, access, and inclusion<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Office of Human Resources<\/h2>

Employees requesting accommodations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

contact the office of human resources<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

ADA Liaisons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The ADA Liaisons listed below are not Deciding Officials, but support the administration ADA compliance efforts at the University of Rhode Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Communications and Marketing<\/h2>

Responsible for digital strategy.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Read about website accessibility<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Office of the Provost<\/h2>

Responsible for educating faculty regarding accessible learning materials, systems, and resources.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

accessible learning and faculty resources<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Transportation and Parking<\/h2>

Responsible for monitoring access to ADA parking.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

accessing public ada parking<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Facilities Group<\/h2>

Responsible for accessible design and structural barriers.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

reporting structural barriers and accessible design concerns<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

University Policies<\/h2>

Responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are accessible to all.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

requesting a policy or procedure in an alternative format<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Thomas M. Ryan Center<\/h2>

Responsible for coordinating the response to requests made to the Thomas M. Ryan Center.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Accessbility and Ryan center events<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Reporting Discrimination or Harassment on the Basis of Disability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a> page or file a complaint using the Civil Rights Complaint Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ADA Compliance Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These resources found below provide guidance to help all members of our community support ADA compliance efforts and implement best practices when planning events on behalf of the University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you require assistance or have questions regarding the ADA compliance resources below, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity. We are here to support you in advancing accessibility for all members of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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University of Rhode Island Event Planning Accessibility Toolkit<\/h2>

This toolkit provides general guidance regarding accessible elements to consider when planning virtual, in-person, small, and large-scale events.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

learn more about planning accessible events at the university of rhode island<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Promoting Meaningful Language Access<\/h2>

This website provides resources introduced to promote meaningful language access in alignment with the U.S. Department of Justice Guidance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Learn more about Language Access at the University of Rhode Island<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Adverse Weather \nAccessibility Guidelines<\/h2>

The Policy on Adverse Weather and Other Emergencies, and the Adverse Weather Accessibility Guidelines describe the order of operations relating to the response to adverse weather events and other emergencies.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

learn more about the university’s response to adverse weather events and other emergencies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Achieving full participation and integration of people with disabilities is the responsibility of all of the University\u2019s departments, offices, and personnel.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n
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Requesting Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to access these materials in an alternative format may email equalopportunity@uri.edu <\/a>or call 401-874-4009. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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