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Show THE FORUM - OCTOBER 9 19, 2011 f i i i i You Carleson Hall. DeWitt can help you assess your situation and Disability Services arent just for those with permanent af- point you in the right direction. Whether you find yourself hobbling on crutches, strapped with a broken arm, or rolling flictions, and with the winter season coming up, there is sure to be an increase in crutches, wheelchairs and casts on Also, if you are having trouble finding a parking spot you should know the parking me- ters in the Foster lot arent just for visitors. Any student can stay on top of pay by the hour for the your school-wor- k. spots, for a mere $1 per hour. around in a wheelchair, there are a lot of resources to help you cam- doser-to-camp- pus. it was the do you if way I was raised, but find you mad isn't going being yourself to change anything, disabled so I just work with and trying what I've got." to go to So what "I guess JessicaJackman -- school? Stu- dents sors to make separate accommodations for written or typed tests. Senior colleagues often take notes for temporar- after temporary disabilities are not protected under the ADA Act, but Westminster does offer ser- each class. vices for those facing a tempo- ing software with voice recognition, allowing students to speak into a microphone as the computer translates the words rary problem. Heres what you need to know: Start by contacting Ginny DeWitt, Disability Services Coordinator. Her office is located in the START Center in Giovale Library offers a special ADA computer lab featur- to text. You can also work with Dis- cam-pusma- p. of time. Just remember, if you find yourself with a temporary disability, be sure to contact Disability Services as soon as possible for all the help and information to make a painful situation a little less difficult. Call them at them at 801-832-22- 80 Every building on campus attempts to be as If friendly for those with disabilities as possible, but even with the best intentions, not all buildings or easily accessible. Here's what are h with handiwe found on a campus capped student Jessica Jackman. up-to-p- ar walk-throug- ac- cesses to each building, as well as accessible restrooms and elevators, are listed online at disabled i us westminstercollege.edu students which They can help you are given to the plan your routes to classes ahead ily student with All ramps and handicap In-cla- ss , or email The Gore, Meldrum, Giovale and HWAC elevators are comfort- able and quick to use. The ramp into Payne leads to stairs. The ramp into Jewett leads to doors with no Professors are under- autmatic door opener The handicap bathroom stall on the main floor of Converse is too standing and helpful to both disabled and temporarily disabled students. Westminster's campus draws students in for its disability services. In the winter, sidewalk snow removal is fast. 1 i small to maneuver. The lift in the basement of Shaw is difficult to use and is sometimes blocked by i storage. ability Services and your profes- f t Watch the video Experience Vestminster' s : : I ; I campus from Jessica Jackman's perspective i I f i I |