Snow Removal Policy
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University at Buffalo Snow Removal Policy
Winter snows have historically presented unique obstacles to campus access for students with mobility impairments. The University at Buffalo (UB) recognizes its obligation to ensure proper and consistent snow removal to allow access for students with mobility impairments who have registered with UB's Accessibility Resources (AR) to all programs, services, and activities on both North and South campuses. In an effort to achieve consistent access for students with mobility impairments during the snow season, UB outlines this formal policy for snow removal.
Each semester, UB's AR and University Facilities will collect campus travel routes from students who are registered with AR to identify key areas for early and extra snow clearing, based on student academic schedules and general accessibility needs. The result will be publicized accessible campus routes that are clear and usable to individuals with disabilities during snow conditions.
1. Informing Students:
- Upon request, AR will provide students with mobility impairments a copy of UB's snow removal policy. The policy is also posted on the AR website at http://www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/disability/snow. In addition, AR will email the policy to all students with mobility impairments who have registered with AR by the beginning of the semester AND who have supplied email addresses.
- Twice per year, by the second week in October for each fall semester and by the second week of November for the spring semester, UB will inform students who are registered with AR of their need to provide AR with their campus travel routes. The notice will be placed on myUB and in the Spectrum and Reporter.
- Students may register with AR by calling the AR office and providing verification of their disability.
2. Developing Annual Snow Removal Plans:
- By the last week in October for each fall semester and by the first week in December for the spring semester, AR will review and summarize student travel routes and submit to University Facilities priority places and times for snow removal.
- AR and University Facilities will establish a snow removal plan to ensure student-designated paths remain reasonably clear.
- AR and University Facilities will meet two to three weeks after the first snow to confirm whether the plan is working effectively.
3. Complaints and Reporting:
- Students may call the Snow Removal Hotline at any time to report snow-related obstacles on either North or South campus. UB will rectify problems as soon as possible. Dial x71 (on campus) or 645-2025 (off campus) if you find snow-related obstacles on either UB campus. This number is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- AR will be the central point of contact for snow removal-related complaints and issue resolution. A full record of complaints will be maintained by AR for 10 years. See contact information below.
- A full record of complaints and follow-up actions will be available to any individual, upon request, through AR. See contact information below.
4. Main UB Contacts:
- Randy Borst, Director, Accessibility Resources
25 Capen Hall (North Campus)
645-2608
645-2616 (TTY)
stu-disability@acsu.buffalo.edu
http://www.ub-disability.buffalo.edu/
- Lou Schmitt, Director, Facilities Operations
Facilities Operations - University Facilities
102 Beane Center, North Campus
645-3678
lschmitt@facilities.buffalo.edu
Backup Contacts:
- Barbara Ricotta, Associate VP for Campus Life
Associate Vice President, Campus Life
520 Capen Hall
645-2982
bricotta@buffalo.edu
- Mike Dupre, Associate Vice President for Facilities
102 Beane Center, North Campus
645-2145
http://wings.buffalo.edu/services/fac/
mdupre@facilities.buffalo.edu
Snow Removal Notification
Students who have registered with UB's Accessibility Resources (AR) must submit their campus travel routes by the first week of October for the fall semester, and by the first week of December for spring semester to AR. For specific dates, please check our announcements page. Students may submit routes by calling or emailing AR, or online.