Laws & Standards

The University of New Hampshire is committed to creating inclusive and welcoming campuses for individuals with a disability. This is expressed through a shared effort by all members of the UNH community to ensure equal access to employment, campus facilities, the world of knowledge and the many services, programs and activities offered in Durham, Manchester and Concord. UNH operates in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, amended 2008; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, amended 1998; the Fair Housing Act, amended 1988; and New Hampshire State Laws. These laws protect individuals from discrimination based on disability. The implementing regulations enacted by the appropriate federal agencies guide the University, for example, in its employment practices, design and construction standards, print, electronic and telecommunication access, and transportation services.

Federal and New Hampshire state laws are in place to prohibit discrimination based on disability. In addition to law, Federal and State agencies have adopted standards that articulate very specifically how access can be ensured. For example, to ensure access to facilities, the US Department of Justice has adopted the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design.

Members of the UNH community who believe they have experienced discrimination based on disability may submit a report to the Civil Rights and Equity Office.