Physical Facilities oversees all activities associated with planning, financing, gaining approval for construction of new facilities and the Repair and Rehabilitation Program including ADA accessibility.
Individuals with disabilities who utilize service animals, as defined by the U.S. Department of Justice, may bring their service animal with them to all areas of the campus where the public is normally allowed to go without requesting permission.
Accessible Parking is available to students, staff, and visitors. Preference will be given to students and staff requests that clearly demonstrate a condition or impairment that substantially limits the applicant’s mobility.
The Office of Emergency Preparedness oversees the emergency preparedness and planning activities for the West Lafayette campus.
Planning for accessibility starts before the event even begins. Taking care to create an accessible event benefits not only individuals with apparent disabilities, but also helps ensure that all participants, including individuals with non-apparent disabilities and/or chronic health conditions, and people of all ages and body types, are able to fully engage in the program.
Prior to purchasing your textbooks and/or sending a request for alternative formats, please search Purdue’s online databases for accessible formats. Contact Alternative Formats to register for a free Bookshare subscription.
Purdue is committed to making all programs accessible to participants with disabilities. The university has a variety of options available to individuals with varying disabilities including hearing impairments, vision impairments, mobility impairments, and other physical and mental impairments that require assistance.
Purdue University seeks to ensure meaningful communication with individuals who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP).