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DISABILITY ACCESS

The Diversity and Access Office oversees compliance with federal and state civil rights statutes, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and provides disability-related access information to faculty, staff, students and visitors at Stanford University. Additionally, the Diversity and Access Office is responsible for ensuring Stanford facilities and programs meet all federal, state and local laws regarding equal access for individuals with disabilities. 

Students

Student address at 122nd Convocation

Academic and Housing Accommodations

Office of Accessible Education (OAE) 
Works with Stanford students with disabilities to put in place appropriate academic and housing accommodations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (including the professional schools).
(650) 723-1066

Register for Accommodations
Voice: (650) 723-1066
TTY: (650) 723-1067
Fax: (650) 725-5301
oae-contactus@stanford.edu

Non-Academic Accommodations

Students needing accommodations for club sports, dorm activities or accessible transportation to University-sponsored events should contact the Diversity and Access Office.

Grievance/Complaint Resolution Procedures

ADA/Section 504 Grievance Procedure (Student)
Provides a process to address student concerns about potential disability-based discrimination or the denial of access to disability-related accommodations or services.

Staff and Faculty

Faculty member teaching a Sign Language class

Workplace Accommodations

Admin Guide: 2.2.7 Requesting Workplace Accommodations For Employees With Disabilities
Outlines Stanford University's policies and procedures for employee requests for disability-related accommodations.

FAQs: Workplace Accommodations at Stanford University 
Provides additional information regarding the process for requesting workplace accommodations.

Workplace Accommodations Brochure.pdf

visitors

Group tour of Stanford

Visitor Resources

Visitor Center
Offers regularly scheduled campus walking tours and golf cart tours.  Accommodations are available upon request.
(650) 723-2560

Campus Access Guide
Links to downloadable maps and textual descriptions of disability access information for buildings across campus,  including entrances and restrooms. Please note that this project is in progress and constantly active as buildings are added or altered throughout the year.