Follow these tips to make your campus accessible for persons with...

VISUAL DISABILITIES

• make sure buildings, door numbers & office numbers are in Braille and in large print so that individuals can find their way
• put the school newspaper online
• labeled pop and snack machines
• provide at least one large print and Braille magazine in your waiting rooms
• signage should be large and easy to read
• avoid poor quality photo copy
• avoid posting information on bulletin boards only; use additional means of notification

HEARING DISABILITIES

• make TDD systems available
• closed-captioned movies shown on campus
• closed-captioned campus information and recruitment videos

MOBILITY DISABILITIES

• provide automatic door openers at a level that can be reached
• bathroom stalls should be large enough for maneuvering
• sinks should be at the proper height for individuals in wheelchairs
• counter height should be appropriate for wheelchair users
• avoid security doors (e.g. card swipes) that require the use of two hands
• avoid exterior doors or curb cuts with raised lips
• keep curb cuts free of water, ice, and snow

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ACPA Task Force on Disability Issues