University of New England

The University of New England strives to advance the quality of human life and to promote respect for individual differences. The University of New England is committed to the goal of equal opportunity and full participation for individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Maine Human Rights Act, the University of New England ensures that no “qualified individual with a disability” will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination solely on the basis of disability under any program or activity offered by the University of New England.

Disability Services exists to provide the qualified student with a disability equivalent access to, and equal opportunity in the educational environment. Inquiries may be addressed to Disability Services 283-0171 ext.2815(V)/282-7962(TTY).

It is the intent of the University of New England to provide adequate accessible parking for visitors, students, faculty and staff who have physical disabilities. University parking permits are required 24 hours a day. Visitor parking permits are available 24 hours a day, every day, from the Department of Safety and Security at 3 Hills Beach Rd. on the University Campus and on the Westbrook College Campus during business hours at the SAS Center, Hersey Hall lobby, and after business hours at the Safety and Security Office, Goddard 1.

Any holder of a state-issued disability parking permit and a valid University parking permit may park in any disability, student, faculty/staff or visitor parking space on campus.

Students, faculty and staff who regularly have difficulty locating empty disability parking spaces near their destination may notify the Department of Safety and Security at 283-0171 extension 2800 or 2298, on the UC or extension 4346 on the WCC.

Please contact the Department of Safety and Security, Parking Office at (207) 283-0171 ext.2828 on the UC and ext.4346 on the WCC.

The University of New England is an equal opportunity institution. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to Michael Miles, ADA Compliance Officer (207) 283-0171 extension 2384.

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