Disability Advocacy Committee
About
The Disability Advocacy Committee (DAC) was established in 2013. As a subcommittee of the Diversity Council, the purpose of this committee is to serve as a think-tank for improving access, in its broadest sense, at the University of Virginia. The committee strives to include all members of the university community in our initiatives. DAC initiatives include:
- Discussing issues related to disabilities and access;
- Reviewing best practices related to disabilities and access;
- Presenting information about disabilities and access to units and departments;
- Supporting the Disability Studies Initiative; and
- Providing recommendations, where appropriate, to the Diversity Council and/or senior administration.
Mission
The University of Virginia values disability within the spectrum of human diversity. Recognizing the ongoing exclusion of people with disabilities, we work to eliminate physical, technological, and attitudinal barriers. We challenge social injustice throughout the University and community.
Vision
We aspire to live, learn, and work in a safe, inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment.
Accessible ramp installed on UVA's Lawn in 2019.
UVA's Statement on Accessibility
The University of Virginia values disability within the spectrum of human diversity and is committed to a living, learning, and work environment where individuals with disabilities can be their full selves and thrive. The University recognizes that ensuring equal access to educational, employment, and all other opportunities is a shared responsibility that demands our continuous identification and removal of physical, technological, and attitudinal barriers.
Two people are looking at a screen of a video magnifier device, a tool for people with low vision. The screen projects the image of a page of a textbook.
Requests
- Have a topic to share with the Disability Advocacy Committee? Submit your topic here and the co-chairs will follow up with you.
- If you have or are encountering a barrier to accessibility that needs to be addressed, please Report a Barrier.
- If you are interested in forming an Employee Resource Group related to disability, please email [email protected].