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Educational Administration and Supervision

University of Rhode Island

2010

ISSUES-STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The Disability Services for Students Office has the largest staff in its history and recently hired an additional full time staff member. URI is in full compliance with federal law, which requires access to all programs, not access to all facilities. While we agree that some buildings are not easily accessible, URI has 40% of all state buildings and improving accessibility has focused on program access. All new and renovated buildings are accessible. As we continue to renovate university buildings they too will be accessible. Examples of recent renovations that have improved accessibility include: residence halls - nine elevators installed since 2000

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This is article is responding to several recommendations made by students who attended the student equity conference held this past February 2010 at Alton Jones. Students took this event seriously and made several positive recommendations to improve campus climate, improve inclusion and to celebrate diversity.