Megan Buxton is a member of the Coordinator & Director Services Team within the ADA/504 Team at Grand River Solutions. Megan provides strategic support, guidance and adoption of best practices to institutions of higher education and K-12 environments. This work includes facilitating trainings and delivering ADA/504 consultation and coordination services, including direct client support through service as an institution’s ADA/504 Coordinator. In this role, Megan also oversees institutional ADA and 504 Compliance, supervises and mentors ADA office staff, conducts trainings, revises policies and other relevant documentation, consults regularly with campus partners on accessibility and accommodation concerns, and creates processes to support institutional compliance efforts with the ADA and the interactive accommodation process.

Megan brings almost two decades of experience and expertise in ADA and Section 504 compliance and best practices. Megan’s years in the higher education setting and in private practice at an education law firm contribute to her robust background and wealth of knowledge that allows her to effectively address the needs of university communities. Prior to joining Grant River Solutions, Megan spent eight years as the Director of Accessibility at a private liberal arts University in the Northeast. During her time there, Megan was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the disability office while also leading larger accessibility initiatives across campus. Through trainings and collaborative initiatives, Megan promoted accessibility awareness and efforts across campus to remove barriers for individuals with disabilities. Megan also developed policies and procedures and responded to, investigated, and resolved student complainants regarding accessibility or accommodations. As the director of a high volume, multi-faceted, and fast paced office, Megan consistently provided creative solutions to complex issues, all while establishing relationships with students and faculty and adhering to best practices. Megan has also served as an Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) mentor, providing leadership and support to new professionals in this field.

Before her work in higher education, Megan practiced as an education law attorney at a law firm in Connecticut. In this capacity, Megan collaborated closely with clients to navigate complex legal matters relating to special education, disability, and Title IX related matters. Megan also provided extensive professional development trainings on these issues and assisted school districts with responding to Office of Civil Rights, Department of Justice, and state level administrative complaints. During this time, Megan developed expertise in special education and disability law. Megan’s deep understanding of the legal landscape as well as her time spent in higher education allows her to think strategically and creatively to provide practical solutions and recommendations to navigate complex issues.

Megan received her juris doctorate from University of Connecticut School of Law. Always a scholar athlete, Megan graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s in science  and economics from Quinnipiac University while also being a member of the women’s basketball team.