Accessibility at W&M

Study Abroad, transportation, building access or physical access to campus

• Reves Center- find information about disability resources for students studying abroad
• Campus map- find your way around campus, get directions to buildings, find information about parking and building access. There are also printable campus maps (pdf).
• Construction on campus. The facilities management current projects page provides information about current construction projects, to help you plan your travel around campus.
• Building information - information about access to academic and administration buildings (including VIMS), athletic venues and residence halls  and Library Accessibility Services and Resources. This project is ongoing; information will be continually added and updated.
• Reporting a barrier to access. Students, faculty, staff and visitors may report any access barriers using the Report a Barrier form.
• If you have a facilities service request, such as heating and cooling issues, lock or card reader issues or if you need custodial services needs, please use Facilities Management's service request form or email Work Control [[workor]].
• As part of the university's efforts to provide an inclusive and respectful campus environment that is responsive to the needs of our community, single occupancy restrooms and shower facilities on campus are designated as All Gender. Learn more about gender neutral facilities on campus.
• Accessible parking locations (pdf) for students, employees and visitors are available across campus. A state-issued license plate or hangtag is required to park in these spaces. An appropriate W&M parking pass also required.
• The Williamsburg Area Transit Authority provides a fully accessible fixed route bus system. Other services are also available.

Requesting an accommodation for a disability or learning about your rights

Students, faculty and staff may request an accommodation by contacting the following offices:

• Student Accessibility Services, for students, and
• [[dmhowe, Debbie Howe]], Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer, for faculty and staff.

To learn more about your rights, university policies and resources available to you, visit W&M's ADA Coordinator website.

Service and emotional support animals

• William & Mary has resource guides providing students, faculty, staff and visitors with information about animals on campus.

Issues or concerns regarding an accommodation

• If you want to talk with someone regarding an issue or a concern you have about accommodations, the Compliance & Equity Office can assist you.
• If you would like more information about requesting accommodations, or to appeal an accommodation decision, the Employee Reasonable Accommodation Policy and Procedure provides information about the appeals and grievance process for employees.
• The Student ADA/Rehabilitation Act Grievance and Appeal Procedure provides appeal and grievance information for students.

Website accessibility or assistive technology

• The Watson Assistive Technology Center enhances educational access through technology and is available to students, faculty and staff.
• University Web & Design supports faculty and staff in creating accessible websites including resources for making documents accessible that will be included on university websites.
• William & Mary is committed to ensuring the website and documents located on the site are accessible to all. Website visitors who experience difficulties accessing documents or completing forms due to a disability are encouraged to contact the applicable office for assistance.

External resources

• Virginia Disability Services Agencies
• Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
• Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
• Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• U.S. Department of Labor Disability Resources