OU Services

Today I decided to see what services were available for Nathan through Ohio University. How was he going to be able to attend classes here? How was he going to get around efficiently? What would he do in bad weather? Where would he live? 

Ohio University's Campus is definitely not small, and most certainly not entirely flat. I couldn't imagine what it would be like to have to get around from class to class in a wheel chair. I ride my bike everyday and have two perfectly functioning legs and I still feel there is not enough time in the day to always get everywhere that I need to. How would Nathan do it in a wheel chair?

I decided to visit Ohio Universit's Student Accessibility Services website.

http://www.ohio.edu/disabilities/

This website provided information about how to register as a student with disabilities, documentation required for registration, parking services available, residence hall information, adaptive services in the university library, and transportation services on campus. Below is information about services provided.

Transportation Services

740-593-1611

Transportation Services coordinates and provide regular CATS bus service around campus and some nearby residential areas. CATS buses are fully accessible. Transportation Services also runs the CATCAB shuttle system designed to serve people with temporary injuries or permanent disabilities that may have difficulty accessing the CATS Bus.For more information about CATCAB, visit them on the web at
http://www.facilities.ohiou.edu/trans/catcab.htm

Parking Services

740-593-1917

Parking Services is responsible for the validation of Accessible Parking Placards issued by the state in order to permit parking in accessible spaces around campus. Parking Services can also provide the most accurate information regarding the location of accessible parking spaces. You may review the policy for accessible parking for students on the Parking Services webpage at: http://www.facilities.ohiou.edu/parking/disabled.htm

Shostack Adaptive Equipment Room

740-593-2699
Alden Library, Learning Commons 2nd Floor
http://www.library.ohiou.edu/services/persons-disabilities/

The Shostack Adaptive Equipment Room is designed to offer additional support to students, faculty, and staff who may need additional assistance in accessing the library. Equipment is available to assist patrons with mobility or physical impairments as well as those in need of study or learning aids.

I have contacted Residence Housing to get a better idea of where Nathan would be able to live on campus and what his living experience would be like. Hopefully I will be able to meet with them soon and get answer to the following questions: 

1. Are there only specific residence halls available for those in wheelchairs? 

2. Will Nathan be living with others who need wheel chair access or those that are able bodied?

3. Where will he be located on campus? Does his room assignment depend on where his classes are located?