SERVICES FOR GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES
Middlebury College is pleased to announce the following services for guests with disabilities during Commencement Weekend. The locations for these services are clearly marked with signs posted at the events. In addition, there will be ushers at the various events throughout the weekend wearing badges with the wheelchair logo. Please feel free to ask for assistance.
Please contact Jodi Litchfield in the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ) Office for further information on any of these services or their locations. You may reach her at 802-443-5936 (voice), 802-443-7437 (TTY) or via e-mail at litchfie@middlebury.edu.
PARKING:
There are a very limited amount of handicap accessible parking spots available for guests with mobility impairments at both Baccalaureate Services and for Commencement. Guests who wish to use the handicap accessible parking spots must have a handicap parking placard, and the spots are only available on a first-come/first-served basis.
There is a drop-off location available for guests with mobility impairments at both Baccalaureate Services and for Commencement. Vehicles may approach the drop-off location to bring guests with mobility impairments as close to the entrance of the event as possible. The vehicle must then park elsewhere (no standing or waiting). There are shuttles available from most parking lots on Commencement day.
The drop-off location and handicap accessible parking spots for our events are as follows:
• Baccalaureate: Hepburn Road directly behind Mead Chapel
• Commencement: Old Chapel Road in front of the main entrance to the Commencement site
ADA CHECK-IN LOCATION:
An ADA tent will be available at the Commencement site as a check-in location for guests with disabilities or for those who have identified themselves as having special needs prior to Commencement.
RESTROOMS:
Look for signs at Baccalaureate and Commencement identifying accessible restroom facilities or locate an usher for assistance.
SEATING AND WHEELCHAIRS:
Seating for guests in wheelchairs will be available at the Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony, Senior Awards Ceremony, and Baccalaureate Services.
Seating for guests in wheelchairs will be available at Commencement next to the ADA tent. Guests are encouraged to check-in at the ADA tent for assistance with seating. In order to accommodate as many wheelchair users as possible, we ask that the number of additional family members accompanying our guests in wheelchairs be kept to a minimum.
A limited number of wheelchairs are available for the weekend with an advanced reservation through the ADA Office. We may be unable to accommodate requests placed after May 1st.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Assistive Listening Devices (Phonic Ear) are available at the Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony, the Senior Awards Ceremony, both Baccalaureate Services, and Commencement.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is available at both Baccalaureate Services and at Commencement. Those requiring seats in the ASL section at Commencement must check in at the ADA tent to obtain an admission ticket.
Large Print Programs are available for Commencement at the program distribution tables.
Requests for Large Print Programs for the Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony, Senior Awards Ceremony, and Baccalaureate Services can be made available with two weeks advanced notice.