Office of Disability Services

Barrier Removal and/or Snow Removal

www.grounds.appstate.edu

Policy

Snow Removal

If a student with a disability is not able to attend classes on a given day due to insufficient snow removal at designated accessible parking spaces or at accessible routes leading to entrances to buildings where classes are located, the ODS will advocate on behalf of the student to receive accommodations with respect to any missed classes and, as appropriate, extended due dates with respect to assignments. Barrier Removal Appalachian State University is committed to providing a barrier-free environment to every extent possible. Students should notify the ODS of any restrictions limiting access to a course, program, or activity. Appropriate accommodations will be extended wherever practicable.

Procedure

When a student with a disability attempts to go to class and finds the accessible route blocked, she/he will immediately notify one of three possible contact people for barrier/snow removal, in the following priority order:

  1. Grounds/Snow Removal (828) 262-3190
  2. Campus Police/Elevator Service (828) 262-2150
  3. Design & Construction/Construction Projects (828) 262-4961
  4. Office of Equity, Diversity, and Compliance (828) 262-2144
  5. Office of Disability Services (828) 262-2291

When a student with a disability attempts to go to class and finds the accessible route blocked, she/he will immediately notify the instructor of the class being missed. E-mail is the preferred contact method, and a copy of the e-mail should be sent to the Director of the ODS. A follow-up telephone call by the student is recommended. Individual arrangements for missed assignments can be made between the student and instructor. The Director of the ODS can verify the University’s responsibility for such accommodation(s) due to a barrier, as well as facilitate additional accommodations as deemed necessary.