Handbook for Students with Disabilities

Guide to the University of Virginia for Students with Disabilities
1997/1998
Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
SW Wing Rotunda (434) 924-7984

Welcome
Points of Contact
Disabilities
Athletics
Automatic Doors
Computer Labs
Dining Services
Fine Arts
Health Services
Housing
Intramural Recreational Sports
Libraries
Parking
Telephones
Transportation
Visitors

This document compiled and edited by Elizabeth McGovern.

Welcome to the University of Virginia!
This guide provides useful information about the accommodations that various University of Virginia departments provide to individuals with disabilities.

Accommodation is your right - it is not a favor or an unreasonable expectation. If you encounter difficulties during your time at UVA, please contact Brad Holland, the University's Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities. He will try to assist you in arranging the appropriate accommodation to meet your needs. Mr. Holland is interested in any experiences, good or bad, that you have while at the University. He can be reached at (434) 924-7819 or (434) 982-HEAR (V/TTY).

We hope you find this guide helpful.

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Points of Contact
Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities
Brad Holland, University Ombudsman, 924-7819
Mr. Holland is the administrator who has the primary responsibility for assuring that the University of Virginia is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. He also works to further physical and program accessibility at UVA. His office is located in the office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Washington Hall, East Range.

Learning Needs and Evaluation Center (LNEC)
Allison Anderson, Director, 243-5180 or 243-5189 (V/TTY)
The LNEC provides numerous non-medical services to students with disabilities. They will assist students and visitors who have disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations as needed. Some of these services include:

Faculty liaison
Peer note-takers in the classroom
Books on tape
Learning disabilities support
Interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired
Access to essential tutoring
Neuropsychological screening for learning and attention disorders

The LNEC's hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 p.m.

Demand & Response Transit (DART)
Melissa Oliver, (434) 924-3095
Ms. Oliver is the Assistant to the ADA Coordinator with the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP). Her office is located in the Law School on North Grounds. Ms. Oliver arranges transportation services for those with disabilities through the DART (Demand & Response Transit) program. This service is provided by Yellow Cab, and/or JAUNT for those needing wheelchair accessible transportation.

Virginia Assistive Technology System - Central (VATS-C)
Dr. DiBenedetto, Director
Joyce Sharp, Program Manager, 924-0041
This office offers information and some technical assistance with assistive technology needs. It can provide information on services, funding options, and equipment demonstrations for students with disabilities.

Student Council's Disability and Access Committee
Student Council, 924-8884
This committee serves as an outlet for concerns regarding students with disabilities and their access to facilities On Grounds. The committee is always excited to help individual students address the needs of our community, so if you have any ideas, complaints, or suggestions please call 924-8884.

University Committee on Physical Access
Charles Tolbert, Chairperson, 924-7494
The Committee on Access for Persons with Disabilities is charged with making recommendations for, and providing oversight to, projects designed to improve access for persons with disabilities to University programs and facilities. It will support the interests of persons with disabilities within the University Community and work to insure the University's compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. This charge includes actions which eliminate physical barriers to University programs; provide information and services to persons with disabilities; and improve and oversee the quality of services to persons with disabilities.

Facilities Management
David Villiott, Project Manager, 982-5908
Mr. Villiott is responsible for overseeing the plans for disability access on all facilities management projects. He is in charge of temporary ramps and the wheelchair lift in the event that access to an inaccessible building is needed. He is an excellent contact for people who have concerns about accessibility or questions on a particular project.

Equal Opportunity Program Office (EOP)
Karen Holt, Director of EOP Office, 924-3200
The EOP Office investigates any charges of discrimination at UVA. Students with disabilities who feel that they are being discriminated against because of their disability should contact this office for consultation and investigation of the charge.

Office of the Dean of Students
Dean Penny Rue, 924-7429
This office helps coordinate various student life activities. The deans in this office are responsive and valuable resources for students with or without disabilities. They view their offices as centers for communication where student concerns are raised, discussed, and acted upon in both formal and informal meetings. Staff members are willing to meet with individuals or groups to examine alternatives and issues of student life. In general, this office is an ideal place to take ideas or problems and seek solutions. They are located in Peabody Hall.

Madison House
Cindy Frederick, Executive Director, 977-7051
Madison House creates a link between 3,000 UVA and the community. Students participate in many different volunteer programs, such as Big Sibling, Adopt-a-Grandparent, Tutoring and Medical Services. Madison House is managed by 150 student leaders and aids over 13,000 area residents.

Independence Resource Center (IRC)
Herman Key, 971-9629
This organization serves as an advocate and referral center for services directed toward people with disabilities in the Charlottesville community. The IRC produces a very informative guide, "Access Guide to Charlottesville." Copies are available through the IRC and are sold at the University Bookstore. IRC also offers sign language classes (5 levels) for those interested and provides peer counseling. The Center may also assist students with the purchase of special equipment.

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Disabilities
The following material is a general description of the services provided to individuals with disabilities. For detailed information, see the applicable sections of this guide.

Students with Learning Disabilities
Learning Needs and Evaluation Center
Allison Anderson, Director, 243-5180 or 243-5189 (V/TTY)

The LNEC is the main source of support for individuals with specific learning disabilities. Support provided by the LNEC includes:
- Recommending accommodations to professors, including extended time for testing, taped lectures, note taking and other services as needed
- Recording written materials on tape, as well as locating taped materials from other sources
- Providing access to essential tutoring

When students need to use the library facilities for research, the library staff will assist students in locating and selecting materials for research. See the Library section for more information.

Students with Hearing Impairments
A general TTY number (434-982-HEAR) is available 24 hours a day for relay services to communicate with any UVA department. A TTY is available for direct contact with the LNEC at their main number (434-243-5189).

The LNEC provides various services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Arranging interpreters for all University activities as needed. This includes all non-academic activities as well.
- Arranging note takers and other services for classes.
See the Fine Arts Section for more information on amplification systems.

Accessible on-Grounds housing is available to students with disabilities while they are enrolled at the University. See the Housing section for more details.

The dining facilities are accessible to persons who use wheelchairs and the staff is trained to offer assistance to students who request it. See the Dining Section for more information.

The main UVA bus system is phasing in lift-equipped buses on all of its routes. UVA also provides DART, a door-to-door transportation service which provides free, same day services. See the Transportation section for more information.

The LNEC provides necessary academic support. Reduced course loads, notetakers in the classroom and other special arrangements can be made to accommodate students with disabilities.

The library staff will assist students in locating and selecting materials for research in the library. See the Library section for more information.

Students with Visual Impairments
Various services are provided by the LNEC for students with visual impairments:
- Working with professors in order to provide accommodations such as double time for testing, taping lectures, note taking, and other services as needed.
- Taping written materials, academic and nonacademic, as well as locating taped materials from other sources.
- Providing walking tours of the Grounds for new students in order to assist with the location of accessible routes.

The library staff will assist students in locating and selecting materials for research in the library. They will also provide assistance with the Kurzweil Machine (which translates written text to audio output or computer disk) and other equipment.  See the Library section for more information.

Guide dogs are allowed on buses and in all UVA facilities.

DART, a door-to-door UVA transportation service is available to students who need it. DART provides free, same day service on-Grounds and within the regular UTS bus routes. See the Transportation section for more information.

Students with Emotional Disabilities
Counseling and Psychological Services, a department within Student Health, provides support to students for various counseling needs.  See the Health Services section for more information.

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Athletics
Scott Stadium
Dick Mathias, Athletics Tickets/Seating, 924-8821
Jason D. Bauman, Associate Director of Athletics, 982-5022

Students
UVA students with disabilities and their companions have a designated seating area at the top of Section 104 and 105 in the student section. The section will have folding chairs for companions of people with disabilities who do not use wheelchairs. General policy will dictate that there be one companion to accompany a student with a disability. Additional companions may be accommodated based on seating availability.

Other Cavalier Fans (Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors)
For wheelchair seating, patrons and their attendants must have a ticket indicating special spectator seating. These special spectator-seating tickets may be obtained in advance through the Athletic Ticket Office, located in Bryant Hall at Scott Stadium. Each attendant seated with a disabled person must hold a ticket for this area. If upon arrival, patrons not having made prior arrangements are unable to physically access a seat, a limited number of tickets for disabled patrons are available for exchange at the Public Will Call Booth at the East Gate.

Parking
A UVa parking lot, located near The Park (corner of Arlington and Massie Roads), has been identified as free parking for patrons with disabilities. A DMV handicap placard or handicap license plate is required to utilize the parking area. A free bus shuttle will run between that location and the Stadium for patrons with disabilities and their attendant.

University Hall (U-Hall)
Dick Mathias, Athletics Tickets/Seating, 924-8821
Jason D. Bauman, Associate Director of Athletics, 982-5022

Students Attending MEN'S Basketball Games
UVA students with disabilities have designated seating in Sections 8 and 24.

Other Cavalier Fans (Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors) Attending MEN'S Basketball Games
Designated areas to accommodate disabled spectators are located in Sections 4, 16 and 28. Each attendant seated with a patron with a disability must also hold a ticket for the disabled seating area. Interested patrons should obtain tickets in advance through the Athletics Ticket Office.

Parking for MEN'S Basketball Games
U-Hall parking for disabled patrons - There are spaces reserved for patrons with disabilities, available on a first come, first served basis.

Students and Other Cavalier Fans (Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors) Attending WOMEN'S Basketball Games
Seating for patrons with disabilities is in Sections 4, 8, 16, 24 and 28 is available on a first come, first served basis. Spectators with disabilities and their attendants only need general admission tickets.

Parking for Women's Basketball Games
Parking for patrons with disabilities is provided on a first come, first served basis. Disabled patrons' parking is located in the main (ticket entrance) lot and the west lot. Individuals with proper identification, such as license plates or hang tags that designate a disability, may drop off those patrons with disabilities at the west entrance.

Klockner Stadium
Dick Mathias, Athletics Tickets/Seating, 924-8821
Jason D. Bauman, Associate Director of Athletics, 982-5022

Students and Other Cavalier Fans (Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors) Attending Events at Klockner Stadium
Patrons must have a ticket for admission to Klockner Stadium. The general public may purchase season tickets through the Athletic Ticket Office or an individual game ticket at the gate. University of Virginia students may gain access to UVa events by presenting a valid and current University student ID. Seating for persons with disabilities and their companions is available in the existing front row of the permanent seating area.

Parking for Klockner Stadium
Parking for patrons with disabilities is available in designated spaces across from Klockner Stadium entrance.

Baseball Stadium
Dick Mathias, Athletics Ticket/Seating, 924-8821
Jason D. Bauman, Associate Director of Athletics, 982-5022

Students and Other Cavalier Fans (Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Visitors) attending events at the Baseball Stadium.

Patrons must have ticket for admission to Baseball. The general public may purchase season tickets through the Athletic Ticket Office or an individual game ticket at the gate. University of Virginia students may gain access to UVa events by presenting a valid University student ID. Seating for persons with disabilities and their attendants is available on the concourse level. A shuttle is available at the entrance gate for those desiring assistance.

Parking for Baseball Stadium
Parking for patrons with disabilities is available in designated spaces across from the stadium entrance.

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Automatic Doors
David Villiott, Facilities Management Project Manager, 982-5908
In the past few years, the University has installed new automatic doors in selected buildings around Grounds. All of these doors are activated by motion sensors, push plates, or floor mats. Location of the door dictates the type of activation device used.

Doors that are automatic will have the international wheelchair symbol on the door. The activation device is usually placed out of the general traffic flow so everyone does not activate the door. When sensors are used the international wheelchair symbol is painted on the ground near each door to tell users where the sensors will "sense" them and open the door.

If you have any problems or suggestions about these doors, contact Mr. David Villiott at 982-5908.

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Computer Labs
If you are in need of computer services which will enlarge text, convert text to voice output, or allow alternate input to compensate for a mobility impairment, contact the LNEC (243-5180).

The following list identifies accessible computer labs. Labs contain IBM compatible computers unless otherwise noted. An asterisk (*) denotes major labs.
Bryan Hall 235 (Macintosh and PC w/ scanners)
Clemons Library * (Macintosh and PC)
Curry School of Education, Second Floor (Macintosh and PC)
Gilmer 109 *
Health Sciences Library (Macintosh and PC)
Olsson 018 (Macintosh and PC)
Slaughter Hall, North Grounds Law School (Macintosh and PC)
Small 102 (Unix)
Thornton Hall A233, Second Floor (The Stacks) *
Thornton Hall E225 (UNIX)
Wilson Hall 244 Multimedia Resource Center (available to faculty staff, and teaching graduate students)

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Dining Services
Dining Facilities

Student Faculty Center at the School of Law
243-8921
This dining area is located on North Grounds near the Law and Graduate Business Schools; it is wheelchair accessible.

The Castle
924-3451
The Castle is accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs. The restrooms are not accessible.

Newcomb Hall Dining Hall and Pavilion XI
924-7954 and 924-7901
The North and South student dining halls and Pavilion XI are located in Newcomb Hall. They are all accessible to students using wheelchairs. Parking is available on McCormick Road in front of Peabody Hall and in the Parking Garage.

Observatory Hill
982-5146
This dining hall is located on the corner of McCormick and Alderman Roads. The accessible entrance to the dining hall is on the McCormick Road side. If approaching O-Hill from the south/Tree House side, use the path that wraps around the West/left side of the building to get to the dining hall entrance. Parking is available in the rear of the building.

Runk Dining Hall
982-4772
This dining hall is located near the Hereford College dorms off Stadium Road. The main entrance to the dining hall is  accessible.  Parking is available at the lower lot located off Stadium Road.  Proceed across the courtyard and through the main entrance of the dining hall.

Tree House and Root Cellar
982-5139 and 982-5137
These facilities are located near the Alderman Road dorms. The Tree House is accessible but the Root Cellar is not. The Root Cellar is a small convenience store which sells drinks, snacks, and other food items. Contact a manager to make a purchase from the Root Cellar.

The Colonnade Club
924-7042
The Colonnade Club is a faculty club which hosts various events throughout the year. Only the main floor of the club is accessible.

Administration
Edward Gutauskas, Director, 982-5110
Eddie Whedbee, Associate Director, 982-5110
Janet Russell, Associate Director, 982-5110
Dining Services offices are located in the lower level of Observatory Hill and their hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are accessible via the back or south entrances only. The closest parking is the parking area behind Tuttle Dorm. If you are on the McCormick Road side of O-Hill, use the path that wraps around the west/right side of the building.

Diet
Paula C. Caravati, Ph.D., R.D., 982-5117
Dining Services provides therapeutic dietary counseling and assistance with meal planning to meet individual dietary needs. Our staff nutritionist is available to help students design healthy meals that suit individual lifestyles and physiological needs. In case of special food problems and/or food allergies, please be sure to contact Dining Services in advance to arrange for alternate foods/meals. If personal counseling is desired, please contact Paula Caravati to arrange an appointment.

Meals for Sick Days
If a student is ill or cannot go to a cafeteria for meals, arrangements can be made for the student to receive a boxed (to-go) meal. This meal must be picked up by someone who will take it to the student. Dining services does not deliver.
In the event that a boxed meal is needed, call your nearest dining hall and order it ahead of time. Provide the person picking up your meal with your student ID card so the cashier can debit the correct account. If you have problems, call Eddie Whedbee at 982-5110.

Menus
982-5160
This number gives a tape recorded synopsis of the menus for the week.

Website
For more information concerning Dining Services, visit our website at: http:www.virginia.edu/dining.

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Fine Arts
Concerts
Old Cabell Hall
Ticket Office, 924-3984
The concert hall in Old Cabell Hall is wheelchair accessible. Accessible seating is located at mid-level. When purchasing tickets, specify how many companions you will have so that appropriate seating can be provided for them as well. Enter Old Cabell Hall by going through New Cabell. There is a ramp that connects the two buildings at the second floor (west side) of New Cabell Hall. An elevator in Old Cabell Hall provides service to most floors of this building, including the level that has wheelchair seating (the loge-level "6" on the elevator). After exiting the elevator, turn left and go through a couple of doors to reach the seating. The accessible restroom in Old Cabell Hall is located on the basement level. Parking is available behind the Amphitheater, on McCormick Road, or in the Parking Garage located on Emmet street. There is also a wheelchair accessible ramp outside Old Cabell Hall on the west end of the building, allowing handicapped access from the lawn to Old Cabell Hall.

University Hall
University Union, 924-3286
Mark Fletcher, Associate Director of Athletics and Director of Intramural Recreational Sports, 982-5022
University Union occasionally has concerts at University Hall. You can contact University Union for more information about tickets. Parking should be available on the North side of University Hall during the event. See the Athletics section for more information.

Movie Theaters
Cinematheque
924-7900
This movie theater is located in the basement of Newcomb Hall. The elevator to reach the movie theater is located by Pavilion XI on the first floor. This elevator only travels to the basement and first floor levels. The other elevator in Newcomb Hall can travel to all floors except the 5th floor and the basement. There are a few spaces off the right aisle where a seat has been removed. This will allow an individual in a wheelchair to sit with his/her companions. There is also space in a few locations for two or more wheelchair users to sit together.

Gilmer Hall
Many films are shown in the large auditorium on Friday and Saturday nights. The main entrance is fully accessible and it is fairly easy to sit with companions.

Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall has a large auditorium. The main entrance during these movies is on the third floor. Unfortunately this is the lower level of the auditorium and it is difficult to see the movie screen from this level. Therefore, inform an usher that you need to sit at the upper (4th level) and that someone needs to unlock the upper doors. This sounds complicated, but it is really not a problem and it gives wheelchair users and their companions a better view.

Museums
University of Virginia Art Museum
Bayly Building
924-3592
A person using a wheelchair must enter the Museum from the parking lot in the back, which has handicapped parking available. The rear door can be opened by stepping on or rolling over the automatic opener. The elevator is just inside the door and provides access to all floors of the museum without additional assistance. There is an accessible restroom in the museum.

Fayerweather Gallery
Sylvia Strawn, 924-6122
The basement level of Fayerweather Hall is wheelchair accessible. A person using a wheelchair may gain access to the gallery and sculpture studio. The bathrooms are also accessible. There is no parking near Fayerweather Hall. The closest spaces are by the Architecture School or the Bayly Art Museum. The accessible route to Fayerweather is via Rugby Road.

Theaters
Culbreth and Helms Box Office
924-3376
When making reservations or purchases, advise the theater of your specific disability so they can make suitable accommodations. The box office is accessible via the set of 5 doors (one of which is automatic) at the front of the drama building. Disability parking for the Culbreth and Helms Theaters is located by the meter spaces in front of the theater and along the "ring road" usually used for picking up tickets. The theaters rarely provide interpreters for their plays unless informed in a timely manner of a specific need for an interpreter.

Culbreth
Culbreth Theater sets aside six seats for use as disability seating. The designated seating permits a person using a wheelchair to sit beside his/her companions. Access to the Culbreth Theater itself may be obtained in two ways: wheelchair access to the Culbreth lobby and theater is through the set of double doors to the left at the front entrance of the building. The theater can also be entered using the box office entrance (the right set of doors). To enter the theater from the box office, use the hallway beside the theater, following the tiled floor. A side door provides access to the theater. Ushers will assist those in need of assistance. Free headsets are available to assist people with hearing impairments. Request them at the box office. Accessible restrooms are in the Culbreth lobby.

Helms
The Helms is the smaller theater within the drama building. To enter, use the box office entrance (right set of 5 doors). Seating in the Helms varies with the production. Wheelchair and companion seating is available for each performance. Headsets are not available; however, the theater itself is much smaller, thus persons who have hearing impairments may be able to hear the actors. Ask an usher to direct you to the restroom behind the Helms as steps block access from the Helms to the main entrance in the Culbreth lobby.

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Health Services
Student Health
924-5362
The Elson Student Health Center is completely wheelchair accessible. Disability parking is located at the back of the building on the Monroe Street side. One designated space in the U5 parking lot is next to the Student Health patient spaces.

Gynecology
924-2773
The Student Health gynecology clinic is located at the Elson Student Health Center. It is accessible to people using wheelchairs. Call for an appointment. Note: For an annual exam, call 4 weeks in advance for an appointment as the schedule is often quite full.

Physical Therapy
924-5362 (Student Health)
To receive physical therapy at UVA, one must first schedule an appointment with a physician at Student Health. The doctor will then refer you to a physical therapy program offered through the hospital or University Hall. Fees are charged for this service.

Mental Health
Center for Clinical Psychological Services
924-7034
This psychological service is provided through the Curry School of Education and is located in Ruffner Hall, room 150. It is fully accessible. The center provides psychological educational services focusing on three basic categories of services:  assessment, intervention, and consultation for children, adolescents, adults and families.  Appointments are required.

Mary Ainsworth Clinic
982-4737
This free counseling service is provided through the psychology department and is located in Gilmer 108. The clinic is accessible to wheelchair users. Two designated parking spaces are located in front of Gilmer Hall. Services offered include therapy and some assessment. Appointments are required.

Student Health Counseling and Psychological Services
924-5556
Elson Student Health Center is wheelchair accessible.  Appointments and walk-in hours are available. The Center also provides a 24-hour on call system for emergencies.

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Housing
D. Cole Spencer, Accommodations Office, 924-6873
John Griffin, Director of Operations, 924-3053
Students should contact Housing and the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities as soon as they know they want to live on-Grounds. This way, Housing will have ample time to arrange for appropriate accommodations.

These residence halls have accessible suites or rooms with roll-in showers.
Alderman Road
McCormick - limited privacy in open shower and bathroom areas
Faulkner
Brown College on Monroe Hill
Sprigg Lane
Stadium Road
Hereford College - limited privacy in open shower and bathroom areas
Copeley I/II (Family Housing)
Copeley III/IV
University Gardens (Family Housing)

These residence halls have accessible living areas but no roll-in showers.
Lambeth
Brandon

This is provided for information only. Housing is willing to modify bathrooms, kitchens, and other spaces as needed. They will also customize a suite to an individual's particular disability to provide maximum independence. Access improvements will be made to unique spaces as needed.

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Intramural Recreational Sports
Intramural Fields
The following is a list of fields and their accessibility ratings:

Accessible
Lambeth
Upper Nameless
Dell Basketball
North Grounds Sports Fields
Lady Astor Tennis (Memorial Gym)

Accessible with Difficulty
Carr's Hill
Copeley Field
Madison Bowl
Watson Basketball and Volleyball

Accessible with Assistance
Lower Nameless
The Dell
Copeley Hill Basketball
Dell Tennis

Aquatic and Fitness Center
Mark Fletcher, Associate Director of Athletics and Director of Intramural Recreational Sports, 924-3791
The Aquatic and Fitness Center, located at the intersection of Alderman Road and Whitehead Road, is fully wheelchair accessible.  The main floor of the Center may be accessed by using one of the two entrances.  One entrance faces Alderman Road.  The other entrance faces Whitehead Road and can be reached by using the diagonal sidewalk located on the corner of Whitehead and Alderman Roads.  The sidewalk has a slight incline.

There are accessible restrooms and water fountains on all three levels of the facility.  The main level of the Center includes a weight facility which consists of free weights, selectorize equipment, and cardiovascular equipment.  Also on the main level are the pool observation deck, a poolside cafe, and a book/sportswear store.  The elevator, located in the lobby of the main level, provides access to the upper and lower levels of the center.

The upper level consists of the main Intramural Sports Office and another weight facility.  This weight facility includes two exercise machines designed specifically for wheelchair users:  the Badger Advantage has four stations, and the Profit Machine allows a combination of recumbent and/or upper body exercise routines.

The lower level consists of the equipment issue desk, the women's locker room, the men's locker room and a unisex locker room (for families with children of mixed gender and for privacy for students with disabilities).  For access to the unisex locker room, specifically request access at the equipment issue desk.  In addition to lockers, the locker rooms have accessible water fountains, toilets, and showers.  Also located on the lower level are a courtesy phone, a 2000 square foot multipurpose room, a pool with a pool lift, a Jacuzzi, a coed sauna, and a 3-3 1/2 foot deep warming pool which is wheelchair accessible and is kept at 85 degrees.

Questions may be directed to the facilities supervisor on duty at all times.  Disability parking is located in the parking lot on Alderman Road nearest the Center's Alderman Road entrance.

Memorial Gymnasium
The Cage, 924-6204
The first floor and basement entrances have an intercom system. Press the button at the door which rings the staff office. Let the person responding know you need access to the building. They will activate the automatic door that will let you in. Disability parking for Mem Gym is located in the alley beside the building or in the parking garage on Emmet Street.

The basement of Mem Gym is accessible from a doorway on the Northeast corner, near the tennis courts. This entrance provides access to the weight room, pool, and locker rooms. The locker rooms have accessible toilets and showers. There is also a pool lift, accessible unisex restroom, and accessible drinking fountain in the area. The main floor of Mem Gym may be accessed by using the side doors facing Emmet Street. The second floor track and restrooms are accessible via elevators at both the north and south ends of the building to provide access to all levels. The women's restroom on the second floor north end is accessible.

North Grounds Recreation Center
924-7380
North Grounds Recreation Center, located on Massey Road is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility. The only problem is the racquetball courts. The doors to these courts are wide enough; however, one step impedes access. One can probably access these courts with a little assistance.

Slaughter Recreation Center
982-5101
Slaughter Recreation Center is almost fully wheelchair accessible. The only inaccessible areas are the racquetball courts and viewing area. Showers and lockers are accessible. Parking is available at the facility.

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Libraries
Barbara Jackson, Library Services Coordinator for Disabilities, 924-6602
Vicky Coleman, Director, Clemons Library, 924-1011

Individual Assistance
The library staff is very willing to assist all students with disabilities in accessing library resources. They are available to provide assistance in any kind of research, including gathering materials, doing searches, and reading materials.

If you need assistance and are unsure how to get it, call Barbara Jackson or Vicky Coleman at the numbers listed above. Generally they recommend the following guidelines:
- If you need assistance for less than a half hour, you can ask a staff member when you get to the library. If you need brief assistance at a small library, it is best to call ahead and let them know that you are coming since some libraries only have one staff member in the evenings.
- If you need assistance for more than a half hour, it is best to call the librarians at the appropriate facility (listed below) to set up an appointment.

Special Library Equipment
All equipment is located in Clemons Library unless otherwise noted.

Visualtek Reader - This is a hand held unit which scans a page and gives voice output.

Kurzweil Reading Machine - This machine is located in Clemons Library. It provides synthesized voice output from printed materials.

Library Facilities
Alderman
Warner Grande, Public Services Librarian, 982-7324
This library is wheelchair accessible. Parking is located on McCormick Road beside the library or in the parking garage. There is a ramp located to the left of the steps to the front entrance of the library.

Astronomy
Chris Wiedman, Librarian, 924-3921
This library is wheelchair accessible. Enter on the McCormick Road side of the Astronomy Building, at the second entrance.

Biology/Psychology
Sandi Dulany, Librarian, 982-5260
Biology Department Office, 982-5474
This library is located on the second floor of Gilmer Hall. It is accessible by a key operated elevator. Both Biology and Psychology departments will loan keys to people with disabilities. A five dollar key deposit is required and will be returned when you return the key. Elevators are sometimes used to transport materials. Call ahead to ensure that the elevator will be available for your use.

Chemistry
Chris Weidman, 924-3159
Chemistry Department, 924-3344
The library is located on the second floor of the Chemistry building. An elevator key can be made available to you by writing a letter to the chemistry department chairman explaining your needs. Call ahead of time to be sure that they elevator will be free for your use.

Clemons
Vicky Coleman, Director, 924-1011
This facility is fully accessible. Much of the University's equipment for persons with visual impairments is housed here. Parking is available on McCormick Road or in the parking garage.

Commerce
All materials are located in Clemons library.

Darden (Graduate Business)
Librarian, 924-7321
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Disability parking is located in front of Darden.

Education
Betsy Anthony, Librarian, 924-7040
This library is located in Ruffner Hall and is accessible. Parking is available near Ruffner Hall in the lot located off Bonnycastle Circle.

Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library
Ann Whiteside, Director, 924-6601
Barbara Jackson, Assistant Director, 924-6602
This library is located in Campbell Hall. The main floor is wheelchair accessible; however, the stacks are not. A staff member will be happy to retrieve materials that are housed in the stacks. Parking is located in the lot behind the Bayly Art Museum.

Health Sciences
Linda Watson, Director, 924-5444
This library is connected with the Health System's link corridor and is located between McKim and Jordan Halls. If driving, park in the disability spaces in front of the West Hospital. If these spaces are full, park in a service space or use the hospital garage. If entering the West Hospital, turn left, and follow the signs to McKim and the Health Sciences Library. Additional access is available (excluding weekend and evening hours) from the Jordan Hall Conference center entrance on Lane Road. No parking is available but drop-off service is possible. An elevator is located at the back of the entry level of the Conference Center. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. Turn immediately left and then left again into the Link. The library is a short distance on the left.

Law
C. Taylor Fitchett, Director, 924-7725
Cathy Palombi, Access Services Librarian, 924-3519
The library is wheelchair accessible.  Please call ahead for special assistance.

Math Library
Chris Wiedman, Librarian, 924-7806
This library is wheelchair accessible from the east entrance of the Kerchof building. Due to construction, this entrance may be blocked. Call ahead to make sure it is open. If it is not, the librarian can gather materials that are needed.

Music
Jane Penner, Director, 924-7017
The main level of the library is accessible via the Old Cabell Hall elevator. See the Fine Arts Section for the description of how to access the Old Cabell Hall elevator. Once in the library, ask the librarian for assistance because a key is needed to access the stacks on the lower level of the library. The library staff will be happy to provide assistance and can gather any materials that are in inaccessible locations.

Physics
Beth Blanton-Kent, 924-6589
This library is accessible for those who can operate a freight elevator. The library is on the 3rd floor. You should call ahead to make sure the elevator is available and to request assistance if needed.

Science/Engineering
Carol Hunter, Director, 924-6727
This library is located in Clark Hall and is accessible. A key can be borrowed from the circulation desk to access the lower floors of the library.

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Parking
Parking and Transportation (P&T), 924-7231
Albert Whalley, Director, 924-7233

General Disability (Handicapped) Parking
General parking is available for anyone who has a disability license plate, sticker ID, or some other form of authorizing identification for their cars to indicate that they have a disability. The designated disability parking spaces are marked by signs that have the international wheelchair symbol. Additionally, those cars that have proper identification may be parked for free in meter areas.

Medical Center Parking
Parking for the medical center (including disability spaces) is located in the hospital parking garage. There is also parking on Hospital Drive behind the Clinical Office Building and the Medical School. This parking area is accessed via Jefferson Park Avenue at the intersection near Wilson Hall and Student Health. Both of these spaces are pay parking but patients park for free. There are some additional spaces at the side entrance to the Primary Care Clinic, in front of the Medical School, and at the front doors of the multi-story hospital.

Specific Disability Parking
A specific space may be reserved next to a particular building for a students or staff member with a disability. This space is reserved for that individual at all times and the individual is charged the standard rate for the pass. If you feel that the specific space is worth the additional cost, it may be a better option for you.

Temporary Disability Permits
Student Health, 924-5362
If you have a temporary mobility impairment and would like to use disability parking, you must go to Student Health and request written disability certification from them. Once you get the appropriate documentation from Student Health, present this information (along with your blue or orange parking permit) to P&T. They will give you a temporary permit for a space that is closest to the majority of your classes, if available. There may be a charge for this pass depending on the area.

Visitor Parking
Please see the Visitor section of this guide for information.

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Telephones
There are only four TTY telephones at the University of Virginia:
General UVA (TTY Relay) 982-HEAR (V/TTY)
Learning Needs and Evaluation Center 243-5189 (V/TTY)Newcomb Hall (V/TTY)
Pay phone within the phone bank located on main floor level near the main entrance to Newcomb.
Ruffner Hall (V/TTY)
Pay phone located on ground floor level.

If you wish to call any department at the University of Virginia via TTY, call the general UVA TTY number. The person at this number will relay your TTY message vocally to the particular UVA office. This service is available 24 hours a day. Other than the LNEC, Ruffner Hall pay phone, and Newcomb Hall pay phone, none of the other University or public phones around Grounds have TTY capacity or amplification for individuals with hearing impairments.

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Transportation
Demand and Response Transit (DART)
Melissa Oliver, 924-3095
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) - 924-3095
David J. Koss, Assistant Director for Transit Operations - 924-0591

DART Ride Request Line, 982-0502 (Contract with Yellow Cab Company and coordinated through the Department of Parking and Transportation).

DART is a door-to-door transportation service. It is free to qualified students and employees with disabilities. The service is provided by Yellow Cab or JAUNT and runs when the University Transit System (UTS) main buses are in operation.

There are no restrictions on the number or type of trips that can be taken. Companions may ride with the person using the service. DART only operates in the area covered by the UTS route. Contact the Assistant to the ADA Coordinator (Melissa Oliver) or the LNEC for more information and to register for this service. Once approved for DART, participants should call Yellow Cab the morning service is needed to schedule rides. If using JAUNT (which uses wheelchair accessible vans with lifts) the user may call and schedule trips in advance for each week. DART participants may request a ride with less notice but it is best to schedule trips in advance if the time of service is known. Yellow Cab and JAUNT have different rules for scheduling rides depending upon the users' needs. The dispatchers will assist with this when calls are made by DART participants.

University Transit System (UTS)
924-7711
Currently, many regular bus routes are accessible to students with disabilities. The bus service has 26 transits in its fleet with 20 transits having wheelchair lift capability. This will improve to 23 with the purchase of new buses in July 2003. The goal is to have all transit buses equipped with handicap accessible lifts on all routes over time.

Escort Service
242-1122
The Escort Service is sponsored by the UVA Policy and Student Council. It operates from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., 7 days a week. One van runs from Clemons Library to the Dorm areas. It runs approximately once per hour. The second van is available by phone and will pick up and deliver students within a one mile radius of the Grounds. The wait time for this van depends upon the usage. Neither van is wheelchair lift-equipped.

Jefferson Area United Transit (JAUNT)
Donna Shaunesey, 296-6174
JAUNT provides transportation services for people with disabilities around the Charlottesville area. A UVA student may obtain the services of JAUNT by contacting the LNEC. After initial contact is made with the LNEC, the student should call JAUNT directly. To use JAUNT, call a day in advance to request the service. JAUNT is not available for local UVA travel. Use DART to travel around Grounds.

Charlottesville Transit System (CTS)
296-RIDE or 970-3840
CTS supplies fixed route bus service to Charlottesville and some portions of Albemarle County. The bus system operates Monday through Saturday. All routes run to 7 p.m. and 5 night routes operate until 11:50 p.m.

Regular fare to ride CTS is 75 cents. However, UVa students may ride free with a transfer issued by UTS. In addition, a free trolley route operates between Downtown and the University.

All CTS buses are wheelchair accessible. Buses are also equipped with bicycle racks

Visit the CTS web site at www.charlottesville.org/transit or call CTS at 296-RIDE or 970-3840. Callers who are hearing impaired may use 982-HEAR.

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Visitors
The Chapel
There is a ramp on the right side of the chapel for wheelchair accessibility.

The Lawn
A person using a wheelchair cannot travel the whole length of the Lawn. The west side of the upper level of the Lawn (the left side if you are facing the Rotunda from the Lawn) is accessible to people using wheelchairs via a temporary ramp. The temporary ramp is located in Poe Alley, the second alley from the Chapel and the Rotunda, opposite the sign that says "Equal Opportunity Office." One may access the middle of the Lawn via Patterson Alley which has a ramp. Patterson Alley is the third alley from the Chapel and the Rotunda. The lower level of the Lawn is accessible via the alley behind Garrett Hall and a ramp near Pavilion IX. The Lawn is not accessible from the alleys on the east side of the Lawn.

The Rotunda
The Rotunda contains an elevator for wheelchair accessibility. Restrooms, located outside of the Rotunda in the breezeway, are also wheelchair accessible. Please ask at the Rotunda's front desk should you need elevator assistance during your visit to the Rotunda.

Admissions Information and University Tours
Office of Undergraduate Admissions, (434) 982-3200
University Guide Service, (434) 924-3239

The Office of Admissions offers Information Sessions followed by a tour of the campus. The schedule for the Information Sessions varies throughout the year. Please check their website for the location and time of the Information Sessions http://www.virginia.edu/~admiss/ugadmiss/home.shtml

Interpreters for the hearing impaired may be arranged for tours and Information Sessions by contacting the Admission Office of the University Guide Service at least 5 working days in advance. Please contact them as soon as you know that you would like a tour so that they have ample time to arrange for an interpreter.

Visitor Parking
The parking garage on Emmet Street provides access to central Grounds via Newcomb Hall. Enter the basement of Newcomb Hall (double doors visible from the entrance of the new bookstore) and take the elevator to the fourth floor. Exit Newcomb Hall and you will be across McCormick Road from the Lawn. There are additional general disability spaces on McCormick Road.

If visiting the Graduate Business School, use the disability parking spaces off the right side of the circle drive in front of the Business School. If visiting the Law School use the disability parking spaces by turning onto Nash Drive and parking in the first lot on the right.  There are additional spaces behind each school.

There are many other spaces around Grounds. See the Parking section of this guide for more information or refer to the Access UVA Map.

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Contact and Staff Information for LNEC

Maintained by: studenthealth@virginia.edu Last Modified: Monday, 07-Nov-2005 11:10:59 EST © 2002 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia