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The list below of resources for people with disabilities is divided into sections—for all campus community members, for students, for faculty and staff, and for visitors. This collection of websites will help you navigate Berkeley’s academic and physical environment and enrich your time on campus.
RESOURCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENTS
RESOURCES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
RESOURCES FOR VISITORS
FOR THE GENERAL CAMPUS COMMUNITY
PRIMARY RESOURCES
- Emergency Response and Evacuation: Each campus building has a Building Emergency Plan that includes provisions for people with disabilities. Persons who may have difficulty during an emergency are encouraged to contact the Building Coordinators of frequently used buildings. To learn the name of the Building Coordinator for a specific building, please call 642-9036 (voice only). The Office of Emergency Preparedness provides guidelines for people with disabilities.
- Campus Access Guide: This web and downloadable PDF guide provides comprehensive information about physical access to the campus and policies and procedures related to full participation in campus activities.
- Access Problems: Use this link to report a physical access barrier.
- Accommodations for Public Events: Disability Access Services provides information and assistance to the campus community and individuals with disabilities who require access to participate in University-sponsored non-course related programs or activities. Phone: (510) 642-0518 or (510) 292-767. TTY: (510) 642-6376. E-mail: dkodmur@berkeley.edu
- Disability Resolution Officer: This office assists the campus in meeting its responsibilities toward people with disabilities. Voice: (510) 642-2795. Fax: (510) 643-8499. Email: esc@berkeley.edu
- Campus Committee for Removal of Architectural Barriers: (CCRAB) reviews new construction projects and remodeling of campus facilities and buildings related to physical access and acts as a resource to address architectural and landscape path of travel and access issues. Chair: Brenda R. Farmer, Educational Technology Services, 9 Dwinelle Hall. Phone: (510) 643-8632 (voice only). FAX: (510) 643-9221 E-mail: brenda@media.berkeley.edu
- Fitness and Sports Opportunities: Cal STAR (Sports, Training, And Recreation) is a fitness program for disabled individuals through the Department of Recreational Sports. The program offers a discounted membership to Rec Sports and access to many programs including a free volunteer for assistance (when available) during your workouts. Cal STAR is designed to integrate students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members who have individual needs or requirements into existing recreational programs including instructional classes, group exercise, Cal Adventures outdoor recreation, Sports Clubs, Intramural Sports, and Martial Arts. Open to anyone who has a lifelong disability. Phone: (510) 643-8031. Email: calstar@berkeley.edu
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
- Campus Parking for People with Disabilities: This link provides information about parking on campus for individuals with disabilities. Parking & Transportation Services: 2150 Kittredge Street, 1st Floor. Phone: (510) 643-7701. E-mail: prktrans@berkeley.edu
- Campus Shuttles: A BearTransit shuttle system runs in the campus environs. Routes and location of stops can be found on the website. Phone: (510) 642-5149 (recording). Phone: (510) 643-5708 (voice only)
- Campus Transportation: The Loop provides intra-campus transportation for those with mobility impairments. Schedule, route, and stops can be found on the website.
TECHNOLOGY AND VISION
- Providing Access to Technology: Making technology accessible to all is an essential part of upholding Academic Compliance and Disability standards.
- Webnet is a voluntary organization for University of California, Berkeley affiliates to discuss World-Wide Web related issues. To participate in discussions about web accessibility, join Webnet.
- Creating more accessible websites or Web applications: Contact Dianne Walker in the Office of the Chief Information Officer. Phone: 643-0290 E-mail: dwalker@berkeley.edu
- Library Services for those with Disabilities: This website includes information to assist people with physical and learning disabilities in accessing the Library's collections, including online help with research questions, Proxy Borrowing, Assistive Technologies, Text Telephone Communications, and Library Contacts for Disabled Users. Click here for Information on the Library's BAKER Document Delivery Service
- School of Optometry: Complete vision care is offered, including special clinics for visual impairments, such as the Low Vision and Special Visual Assessments Clinics. Visual aspects of campus life are assessed and supported through specialty clinics such as Binocular Vision and Vision Functions as well as with primary vision care. Students receive a SHIP discount of 50% on general comprehensive eye exams. Faculty and staff are welcome to use their vision insurance benefits and HCRA “flex” dollars for services and filling prescriptions. 200 Minor Hall. Phone: (510) 642-2020 (voice only). Or 3170 Tang Center. Phone (510) 643-2020 (voice only). FAX: (510) 642-8012
RESOURCES FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS
- Disabled Students’ Program: DSP provides academic accommodations to eligible students with disabilities to ensure equal access to educational opportunities. 260 César Chávez Student Center. Voice: (510) 642-0518. TTY: (510) 642-6376. FAX: (510) 643-9686
- Disabled Students’ Residence Program (DSRP): DSRP provides an assisted living environment in a campus residence hall for students with physical disabilities.
- Disabled Students Union (DSU): DSU is a student-run organization which advocates for students with disabilities.
- Disability Studies: The College of Letters and Science offers a disability studies minor for undergraduates. The Disability Studies Library is available to faculty, students, and the public by appointment. Contact Susan Schweik at 349 Campbell Hall, or by phone: 643-7691 or E-mail: sschweik@berkeley.edu for more information.
- Career Center Services for Students with Disabilities: The Career Center provides access to its services for students with disabilities and refers students to customized programs. 2111 Bancroft Way. Phone or TTY/TDD: (510) 642-0909. Fax: (510) 642-6987. Email: rachelk@berkeley.edu
- Free Bookshare.org accounts for disabled students: These OSEP-funded accounts allow easy access to books for all disabled students in the U.S.
RESOURCES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF
- Disability Management Services: Disability Management Services provides assistance to faculty and staff in the areas of workers’ compensation and employment accommodations. University Health Services Tang Center: 2222 Bancroft Way. Phone (voice only): (510) 642-8768. TTY: (510) 643-1233. FAX: (510) 642-6505. E-mail: mimazumi@uhs.berkeley.edu
- Academic Personnel Office (APO): ADA Title I Compliance Coordinator. APO handles issues related to academic employment. 200 California Hall. Phone: (510) 642-5626 (voice only). FAX: (510) 643-2278. E-mail: appolicy@berkeley.edu
RESOURCES FOR VISITORS
- Visitor Services: Visitor Services provides information, assistance, and campus tours. 101 University Hall or 2200 University Ave. Phone: (510) 642-5215. E-mail: visitorinfo@berkeley.edu
- Visitor Parking for People with Disabilities: This website contains information on parking for people with disabilities.
