ADA Parking Accommodation Request Policy

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Policy Number:

UW-6108

Old Policy Number:

TS-40

Responsible Office:

Transportation Services

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

Individuals are able to request special parking accommodations, but they must follow a certain procedure before UW Transportation Services will grant a request. UW Transportation Services will only consider special requests submitted through the appropriate UW-Madison disability accommodation policy and procedures.

Scope:

Anyone with accessibility needs

Policy:

Anyone with accessibility needs requiring a special accommodation for parking must contact the appropriate campus resource for ADA accommodations:

• Faculty/staff should contact their division level representative (DLR) or the Office for Equity and Diversity (OED).
• Students and visitors should contact the McBurney Disability Resource Center (MDRC).

OED and MDRC will coordinate a decision with the UW Facilities Planning and Management ADA contact to approve, modify or deny a request in accordance with ADA requirements.

Procedure:

1. UW Transportation Services Procedure:
   1. Decisions are on a case by case basis.
   2. Decisions are dependent on coordination/input from appropriate disability consultant.
   3. Decisions are based on ADA requirements.
   4. Approved parking accommodations will be reviewed periodically with OED, DLR to determine current needs.
   5. If a request is denied – applicant may appeal the decision through the process established by UW-Madison Disability Accommodation Policies.
   6. When the person who receives the parking accommodation leaves employment, the accommodation is cancelled. If the accommodation involves a specific stall (in a specific location) UW Transportation Services will determine the appropriate designation and usage of the stall.

Related UW–Madison Documents, Web Pages, or Other Resources:

UW Employee Disabilities

McBurney Disability Resource Center

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:

Director of Transportation Services

Policy Manager:

Associate Director of Parking Operations

Contact:

Director of Parking Operations -- Tanara Teal-Tate, tanara.tealtate@wisc.edu, (608) 263-9591

Effective Date:

04-01-2001

Revised Dates:

03/01/2005, 03/01/2007, 01/01/2011, 03/01/2018

Retrieved:

10-28-2021 10:10:22