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¶¶Òõ̽̽ encourages students to utilize support measures and resources related to pregnancy, to ensure a welcoming environment and equal access. The ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Office of Accessibility Services is available to facilitate pregnancy-related accommodations for students and employees at access@uvm.edu  

Questions about Support Measures or Flexibility for Pregnancy or a Related Condition?

Students and employees who would like to discuss support measures for a pregnancy-related condition can contact the Office of Accessibility Services via email at access@uvm.edu or at 802-656-7753.   Pregnancy-related conditions include but are not limited to a student's pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom.  More information on student pregnancy accommodations and resources.

What happens if I request pregnancy-related support measures as a student? 

A staff member with the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) will work with you to discuss potential next steps, which may include informal or formal support measures. An OAS staff member will work with you to facilitate the request.  You do not have to have a disabling medical condition to request support measures. Individuals who request pregnancy-related support measures are protected from retaliation and ¶¶Òõ̽̽ community members are protected by the Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policy.  Students can also receive support from the Office of Equal Opportunity.  

Confidential Care Services Offered by ¶¶Òõ̽̽

• Student Health Services is a resource for confidential healthcare and questions related to pregnancy. SHS staff provide a welcoming health care environment for a diverse community. 
• ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Counseling and Psychiatry Services (CAPS) provides confidential counseling services for students. (802) 656-3340.

Community-based Resources

Lactation and Nursing Space on Campus 

Information about Lactation and Nursing Space on campus is available at Growing your Family.

¶¶Òõ̽̽ offers information and supportive resources for parents and families  at Growing your Family, which includes information on leaves and income replacement, childcare resources, employee assistance, and more.

Pregnancy-Related Support Measures and Flexibility for Employees

¶¶Òõ̽̽ encourages employees to utilize pregnancy-related resources and support measures.  Employees may contact the Office of Accessibility Services at access@uvm.edu regarding any pregnancy-related flexibility or support measure requests.  Pregnancy-related conditions include but are not limited to a student's pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, or recovery therefrom.

What happens if I request pregnancy-related support measures as an employee?   

Employees are encouraged to request support measures from the Office of Equal Opportunity, and we can facilitate communication with your supervisor.   You do not have to have a disabling medical condition to request pregnancy-related support measures.  Individuals who request pregnancy-related support measures are protected from retaliation and all ¶¶Òõ̽̽ community members are protected by the Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct policy.  Employees can also receive support from the Office of Equal Opportunity.