What accessibility features should I check during a campus visit?
During a campus visit, follow the route from public transport or parking to the classrooms and check for steps, elevators, ramps, doorway width, accessible toilets, signage, lighting, and acoustics. Also ask about the accessibility of classrooms, laboratories, the library, and dining areas, evacuation routes, and the office that discusses individual accommodations and support. If possible, try the route in the way you would normally use it.
Key points
- Check routes between transport or parking and buildings, including steps, elevators, ramps, entrances, and toilets.
- Assess the usability of classrooms, laboratories, the library, and dining areas, as well as signage, lighting, and acoustics.
- Ask about evacuation routes, needed accommodations, and the relevant support or consultation office.
Things to check
- Facilities and support vary by university, campus, building, faculty or program, and academic year, so confirm details with official information or the relevant office before or after the visit. Routes may also change because of construction.