Campus Accessibility Information

The staff of Disability Resources works with all units at the University to insure that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed at KU. We are here to help you whether your disability is physical, sensory, medical, psychological, or related to attention or learning. KU is a large, complex institution, and we can assist you throughout your career here.

• Learning Disabilities
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
• Blind/Low Vision
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Medical
• Dexterity and Mobility Limitations
• Psychiatric
• Spinal Cord Injury
• and others (temporary & permanent)

For more information about eligibility and services, Contact Disability Resources.

Accessible Technology on Campus

Computer Workstations

The KU campus has 3 computer workstations that have accessibility software installed for students. The locations include the Kansas Union, Watson Library and Anschutz Library.

Installed Accessible Software

1. Braille
2. Document Server
3. JAWS 8.0
4. Synthesizer Eloquence
5. Talking Installer 8.0
6. Video Intercept
7. OpenBook 7.0

Other Software

1. Microsoft Office 2007
2. Microsoft Proofing Tools for 2007 (includes foreign language packs)
3. Adobe Reader 9
4. Adobe Flash Player 10
5. Adobe Photoshop 7
6. Audacity 1
7. Firefox 3
8. EI 7
9. iTunes 8
10. OpenOffice 2.3
11. QuickTime 7
12. SPSS 16
13. Windows Media Player 11

Accessible Transportation

JayLift

The JayLift service is operated through KU on Wheels and is available for those with permanent or temporary injuries who cannot easily access the regular accessible KU Bus Route.

Temporary injuries: To obtain authorization for this service please send documentation to our office from your doctor that specifies your diagnosis, your impairments, and the length of time that you will need assistance to and from classes.

Permanent conditions: For more specific guidelines please review the Medical Documentation Guidelinesand send your documentation to us.

Additional Resources

• More information about JayLift
• T Lift Paratransit
• KU Safe Ride

Accessible Parking

With your state issued handicap placard or license tag, you may park on campus in any designated handicap stall or at any parking meter without paying the meter fee. There are handicap spaces adjacent to all buildings on campus, but they tend to fill up very early in the day. There are additional handicap parking spaces in both of the parking garages on campus. Parking meters can be found along Jayhawk Boulevard, Sunnyside Avenue or in lot 90 (near the Student Recreation and Fitness Center). On West Campus, there are parking meters in almost every parking lot, including Park & Ride.

Handicap placards are issued by the state of Kansas. Here is the form to fill out if you are interested in obtaining one: Download Form (PDF) After a medical provider completes this form deliver it to the Douglas County Treasurer’s office located at 1100 Massachusetts Street, 1st level, Lawrence, KS.

Accessible Parking On Campus for Visitors

Accessible Parking Information

If you are a visitor to KU's Lawrence campus, there are a few things that you should know about the accessible parking available to you.

In order to cut down on the number of handicap placards that are used illegally, Parking & Transit now requires that everyone who wishes to use their handicap placard to park on campus must provide proof of registration. When you arrive on campus for your visit, you should stop at one of the Information Booths where access to campus is restricted. Show the attendant your valid handicap placard, and your state-issued ID card or proof of registration. The attendant will issue you a temporary permit to use while you are on campus. This permit tells the parking enforcement officers that your handicap placard is valid.

Temporary Handicap Placards

If you need special parking for more than 6 to 8 weeks, we recommend that you talk to your doctor about obtaining a temporary handicap placard from the state.

Procedure

1. Pick up the Medical Parking Permit application packet from the Parking & Transit office, or print the forms here.
2. Give the Physician letter to your doctor, and remind them to mail their request on your behalf directly to Parking & Transit, 1501 Irving Hill Road, Lawrence, KS 66045. They can not issue the permit without having received this letter.
3. Complete the Certification of Medical Need for Parking form.
4. Bring the Certification of Medical Need form and the checklist to Parking & Transit.
5. When you turn in these forms, a Parking & Transit staff member will take time to verify the information you have provided, then go over the checklist with you to make sure you understand all of the rights and responsibilities of having a medical parking permit, along with the possible consequences of abusing the medical parking permit.
6. Upon completion of this process, you will be issued a laminated hangtag with the correct expiration date and color zone marked on it. You must pay for your permit at this time.

Accessible seating for parent/grandparent for the commencement ceremony

Accessible parking for Memorial Stadium is on both the east and west sides of the stadium.

There is accessible seating available for the Commencement ceremony at Memorial stadium on the East and West sides of the track. You may also accompany your family members who need assistance as well. These seats usually do not fill up, but it is recommended that you arrive at the stadium at least 15 minutes early if you are concerned.

Please view this map of Memorial Stadium for specific guidelines regarding seating:

Memorial Stadium Map

Braille

Disability Resources works with qualified students that need alternative print formats include Braille. Please contact Disability Resources for further information regarding our Braille Services.

Public Transportation

KU on Wheels Fixed Route Buses

An easy way to get around is to use KU's bus system. All KU on Wheels buses are lift equipped for wheelchairs, and some buses are low floor. While you are on campus, you may board any KU on Wheels bus for free. If you regularly park on campus with a handicap placard or license plate, you will need to register your placard/license tag with the Parking & Transit office. Bring in your placard or license tag registration, along with the state issued ID card so that we can make a copy to keep on file. There is no cost associated with this registration.

The Parking & Transit office is located in the Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage on level 3 in the northeast corner of the building. To enter the garage, push the green ticket button, pull the ticket and the gate will lift. There are accessible stalls in the northeast corner of the garage on all levels. If you make a hard right turn immediately when you pull into the garage, you'll drive around to the accessible stalls and the office entrance.

Additional Resources

• KU on Wheels
• Lawrence Transit System
• T Lift Paratransit

Medical Parking Permit Information

A medical permit is a temporary parking permit for areas that KU faculty, staff or students are not normally eligible to park in, who have a temporary need for closer parking due to a medical condition. A medical permits costs $10 per week in gold zones regardless of what type of parking permit you have now.

Additional Resources

• Medical Parking Information

Allen Field House

Allen Field House has wheelchair/limited-mobility seating available by the south elevator. Tickets may be exchanged at the Fieldhouse two hours prior tip-off for wheelchair/limited-mobility seating. Individuals needing special assistance to reach their seats are encouraged to contact the Althletic Ticket Office at 785-864-3141. Information about wheelchair/mobility seating at the KU Athletics website.

Fieldhouse Seating Diagram

Kivisto Field at Memorial Stadium

Kivisto Field Seating Diagram

Lied Center

The Lied Center offers barrier free entrances, wheelchair seating, braille and assistive listening devices for performances. Call the Lied Center 785.864.2787 for more details or visit their website. Lied Center