People with mobility impairments are able to independently
access most areas of the UND campus. However, barriers may still exist for some
individuals. This Info Sheet describes the options available for dealing with some
typical access problems. The University relies on everyone to report access
problems, so action can be taken to resolve those situations.
THE ADA LINE is available to report access barriers. Anyone encountering a
problem with access on campus is asked to call the
ADA LINE at 777-2591 (voice) or 777-2796 (TDD). The ADA Line is also the
Facilities 24 hour call line, so it is answered day and night, including weekends
and holidays. Concerns are forwarded to the appropriate person or department
for resolution. Callers who want to know how their concerns were addressed
will be asked to leave their names and phone numbers.
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCES AND ELECTRONIC DOORS are available
on all classroom and high usage buildings, such as the administration
building Twamley Hall, Chester Fritz Library and the Memorial Union.
The locations of those entrances and power door openers are marked
on the campus map which is available at University Relations, 777-2731
and at: http://www.und.edu/map/ and click on "printable map".
Report any access problems, such as snow blocking
an entrance or a faulty door opener, to the ADA Line or if in University
housing, to your resident assistant or apartment manager.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES are marked with proper signage and situated
close to the building's accessible entrance, as well as in parking lots.
See the Parking Map at: http://www.parking.und.edu/ and click on
"University Parking Lots."
CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION consists of an accessible fixed route shuttle bus system
and a lift-equipped van for door to door service. Students with mobility impairments
needing to use the van service must establish their eligibility by contacting DSS
or providing disability documentation to the UND Student Health Services. Rides
are scheduled by calling Transportation at 777-4030.
CLASSROOMS are physically accessible with the exception of several tiered lecture
bowls. However, there is usually enough room near the accessible entrance to sit in
a wheelchair or electric cart. Some classrooms have theater-style seating bolted to
the floor. Typically there is space in the front of the room to park a wheelchair.
Some rooms have several larger seats located on the aisles. Many classrooms are
furnished with desks which have attached writing surfaces. Contact your professor
if you need a table and/or chair. Be sure to specify the table height you require
(measure from the floor to the underside of the table). If your professor has not
ordered accessible seating prior to your request, you can inform him/her to call
Paul Clark at Facilities, 777-3005 to make those arrangements. It is a good idea
to check out the accessibility of your classrooms PRIOR to the start of the
semester and then initiate your requests by contacting DSS or your professors.
THE GENERAL USE COMPUTER LABS located in the basement of the
Memorial Union and on the third floor of Chester Fritz Library have a computer
station with an adjustable table, large print software (Zoom Text) and
voice output (textHelp Read & Write). Equipment, such as trackballs or alternate
keyboards, is available upon request to the lab manager. Adaptive technology is also
available in instructional computer labs. Those requests should be directed to
the professor or DSS.
EVACUATION PROCEDURES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES are explained
in the "Fire/Life Safety" section of the UND Safety and Loss Control Manual at:
http://departments.und.edu/safety/policy/. People with disabilities who cannot use
the stairs or need assistance when exiting a building are responsible for informing
their professors and/or work supervisors of their evacuation preferences within the
first week of class or employment. University personnel are responsible for reporting
the location of a person remaining in the building to the Fire Department as they
exit the building. The Fire Department personnel will go to that location immediately
upon entering the building. After evacuating the person, they will check the rest
of the rooms for occupants. A very helpful resource people with disabilities can
use to decide how they want to be evacuated is entitled "Emergency Evacuation
Preparedness Guide. It is available on the University's Affirmative Action
website at: http://www.und.edu/dept/aao/newada.htm. The evacuation policy and
procedures in UND housing differ from the Safety and Loss Control Manual.
Students in the residence halls should refer to the Residence Hall Calendar
Planner & Handbook and students in apartments to the brochure "Fire Drills--The Great Escape".
IMPROVING ACCESS IS THE UNIVERSITY'S RESPONSIBILITY.
REPORTING ACCESS PROBLEMS IS EVERYBODY'S RESPONSIBILITY.
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