University of Massachusetts Boston



DISABILITY PARKING GUIDELINESANDTEMPORARY DISABILITY PARKING APPLICATIONDate Issued: February 1, 2019The University of Massachusetts Boston provides ADA reserved accessible disability parking and recognizes that individuals with temporary disabilities may need short-term parking-related accommodations to allow them to come to campus. ?If you have a temporary or permanent physical disability that limits your walking range, you may obtain a permit that will provide disabled parking privileges for a stated period of time.Individuals with a temporary or permanent physical disability that limits their walking range should obtain a state-issued disability placard (and/or state-issued disability parking license plate) as well as a valid UMass Boston parking pass. Failure to do so may result in a parking citation. Persons with a short-term disability (60 days or less), or individuals that have applied for a state issued disability placard or license and are awaiting final approval for this placard may apply for a University Temporary Disability Parking Permit, provided they also have purchased a valid UMass Boston parking pass. Failure to do so may result in a parking citation. There are two types of disability parking that are allowed on campus:Disability Parking with State-Issued Placard/License Plate Individuals with a state-issued disability placard or license plate must register with the Office of Transportation Services (OTS) to provide vehicle information. Vehicles displaying a state-issued disabled placard or license plate may park in any Disability Parking space (one with a DP sign posted in front of the parking space and/or indicated by blue stenciling in the space). Such persons who have a state-issued disability placard and/or disability license plate do not need to request any specific campus-based disability parking permission from OTS or the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX (CRTIX). In order to park in Disability Parking spaces, a driver must display a valid placard/ plate and comply with all University policies and procedures related to vehicle registration and parking pass purchases. Information regarding obtaining an MA RMV DP Placard/License Plate and application: UMass Boston Police Department reserves the right to confirm that the state-issued disability parking placard is assigned to the individual requesting/using the Disability Parking space.University Temporary Disability Parking PermitEmployees and students who are temporarily disabled?(60 days or less) or individuals that have applied for a state issued disability placard or license and are awaiting final approval for this placard may be eligible for a temporary disability parking permit from the Office of Transportation Services (OTS).The employee or student must have a valid UMass Boston parking pass and must submit a completed application to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX (CRTIX) along with current medical certification of the disability and the timeframe of duration (not to exceed eight weeks) of the disability from their personal health care provider.Approval of such application will be based on the health care provider’s certification indicating the direct connect between the disability and the severity of the applicant’s walking limitations when using regular parking spaces on campus. CRTIX reserves the right to seek additional or clarifying information from the health care provider prior to granting approval. Applying for UMB Temporary Disability Parking Permit:The student or employee obtains the application online: umb.edu/ocrThe student or employee completes the application and has their healthcare provider complete the certification. The individual faxes both documents to CRTIX: 617-287-4833.Once CRTIX approves this application, the individual will be required to bring this approval and a valid picture ID to OTS to obtain the temporary disability permit.The individual may have to purchase a valid UMass Boston parking pass, when applicable. OTS will forward this permit approval to UMB Police Department to monitor proper use of the permit This permit will allow parking in those spaces designated as disabled parking. These persons must comply with all University policies and procedures related to vehicle registration and parking pass purchases. Failure to do so may result in a parking citation.The UMass Boston Police Department reserves the right to confirm that the OTS disability parking permit is assigned to the individual requesting/using the disability parking space.UMass Boston Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Temporary Disability Parking Permit ApplicationNAME: _______________________________________________________________________EMPLOYEE ID: ________________________ PHONE: _______________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________DATES PARKING NEEDED ______________ TO _____________ (MAXIMUM 8 WEEKS) I am aware that any request for an extension of this temporary parking may be denied and so it has been recommended to me to consider obtaining a state-issued Disability Parking Placard. I have attached my health care provider’s current certification for this temporary disability parking permit. I am aware that the medical information provided by my health care provider in support of my application must demonstrate a?direct link?between the underlying condition and the requested accommodation and specify the expected duration of the temporary disability. I understand that some conditions may not qualify for a temporary disability parking permit (including, hypoglycemia, allergies, migraine headaches, etc.)I agree to comply with all policies and procedures related to the UMass Boston parking regulations, including purchasing a valid UMass Boston parking pass. I am aware that all of the UMass Boston shuttles are handicap accessible, and are equipped with a wheel-chair lift.? The larger shuttles are also low floor and have the ability to “kneel” to allow access.? If negotiating steps is difficult, the lift can be activated to assist boarding and un-boarding of the shuttle.SIGNATURE_____________________________________________ DATE_______________ FOR THE OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND TITLE IX ONLY:____APPROVED ____ DENIED ____ REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION_______________________________________________CRTIX SIGNATURE Temporary Disability Parking Permit Application:Certification of Applicant’s DisabilityTo be completed by personal health care provider. Please print. Check all that apply:The above-named individual’s disability: ______________________________________________Nature of Medical Condition: ______________________________________________________ Duration of Need for Temporary Parking: ____________________________________________Prescribed Ambulatory Aid(s): _____________________________________________________(Examples: cane, brace, crutch, wheelchair, prosthetic device)Walking Distance Ability: _________________________________________________________ By signing this document, I authorize the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX to contact me to obtain further patient information if needed. I certify that the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge.Health Care Provider’s Signature: _________________________________Date:______________Printed Name: Last, First, M.I.______________________________________________________Office Address__________________________________________________________________Office Phone ___________________________________________________________________Professional License Number Including State__________________________________________Eligibility To Obtain a Massachusetts Disability Placard:To obtain disability plates, a placard or a disability veteran plate, you must be a Massachusetts resident.?A Massachusetts registered and licensed physician, chiropractor, registered nurse, physician's assistant, osteopath,?optometrist (for legally blindness only)?or podiatrist must certify that you meet one of the following conditions:Cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest.Cannot walk without the assistance of another person, prosthetic aid or other assistive device.Are restricted by lung disease to such a degree that your forced (respiratory) expiratory volume (FEV) in?1 second, when measured by spirometry, is less than 1 liter.Use portable oxygen.Have a Class III cardiac condition according to the standards set by the American Heart Association.Have a Class IV cardiac condition according to the standards set by the American Heart Association. A customer in this condition must surrender their license.Have Class III or Class IV functional arthritis according to the standards set by the American College of Rheumatology.Have Stage III or Stage IV anatomic arthritis according to the standards set by the American College of Rheumatology.Have been declared legally blind (please attach copy of certification). A customer in this classification?must surrender their license.Have lost one or more limbs or permanently lost the use of one or more limbs.To be eligible for a temporary placard,?your medical professional must certify that?your disability is predicted to last at least two months.For more information, please visit: of Form????? ................
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