Listed below are services offered for persons with disabilities and/or limited mobility during Finals Weekend.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Seating for guests who wish to use the services of a sign language interpreter will be available at Valedictory Exercises and the two Final Exercises ceremonies. A live broadcast of both Final Exercises ceremonies will be open captioned and shown on LED screens on the Lawn, in auditoriums nearby (see Remote (Indoor) Viewing Locations), and streamed on the University’s live streaming page. If you or a member of your family need any of these accommodations, please contact Kristin Roush, Coordinator of Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Accessible Media Services at (434) 243-5180 or [email protected] by May 1, 2023.
Parking & Shuttle Bus Service
For detailed information regarding accessible parking and shuttle bus service (including maps), please visit Parking & Transportation website.
Restrooms
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms near the Lawn are located in the following buildings: Bryan Hall, Garrett Hall, New Cabell Hall, Newcomb Hall, and Clemons Library. Also, there are wheelchair accessible porta-johns located on McGuffey Alley.
Seating for Final Exercises
All guests attending Final Exercises on Saturday or Sunday will require a ticket whether the ceremony is on the Lawn or in John Paul Jones Arena. For the Lawn, individuals using wheelchairs, or other mobility devices, may sit in the accessible area in front of Cocke Hall with one companion. Limited seating is available in this section. Guests may prefer to watch the ceremony in one of the climate-controlled auditoriums at a nearby remote (indoor) viewing location.
Wheelchair Rental
Navigating around Grounds during Finals Weekend involves considerable walking and traveling through heavily congested areas. Some guests may prefer to rent or bring a wheelchair with them to use during Finals Weekend. Wheelchairs are not available through the University, but they may be rented in advance from the following local companies:
- Simple Comforts Home Medical: (434) 245-0001
- Wheelchairs and Mobility Solutions: (434) 825-5222
Due to the demand for rental wheelchairs, orders should be placed by no later than May 1, 2023.
To plan your travel across Grounds, please refer to the University’s Accessibility Maps.
Updated: March 20, 2023
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