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  • Are all the campus buildings accessible? How wide are the residence hall doorways and what is the accessibility of the bathrooms?
  • Will anyone assist me in arranging my schedule to include the required classes and still have enough time to go from one classroom in one building to another classroom in another building?
  • Will I be able to reach and use all the equipment in laboratories? If not, what arrangements must I make?
  • If I need special adaptations to access computers, who will provide them?
  • If I need adaptations to access the library catalog system, who will arrange for them?
  • If the college has a large campus, is there accessible transportation, such as a lift-equipped van, to get from one area to another? Are there curb cuts and smooth sidewalks that I can manage with a wheelchair?
  • If my wheelchair needs repair, can I get it done locally?
  • Does the city have an accessible bus system?
  • Is there a physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation physician) in the community with experience dealing with decubiti?
  • What assistance is available to locate and hire personal care attendants? What are my responsibilities regarding this, and what is the responsibility of the Office of Disability Services?
 
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