Campus Accessibility

A campus that’s accessible to everyone

At Indiana University Bloomington, we’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible campus environment for all of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, including those with disabilities. We strive to offer accessible options for all aspects of daily life on campus. If you encounter any accessibility barriers on campus, we encourage you to report them so we can make improvements.

For more information about accessibility at IU Bloomington, visit ADA @ IU.

Disability Services for Students

Wells Library W302
1320 E. Tenth Street
Bloomington, IN 47405

Office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 812-855-7578
Fax: 812-855-7650
Email: iubdss@indiana.edu

Transportation

Campus Bus Service

The entire Campus Bus Service fleet is accessible. Each bus is equipped with:

A kneeling feature
Wheelchair-accessible ramps
Wheelchair-designated seating areas
Designated seating areas for people with disabilities and the elderly
Audio announcements of major landmarks and bus stops

Learn about the Campus Bus Service

Accessible van service

The Office of Disability Services for Students offers an accessible van service for IU Bloomington students who have a permanent mobility disability. If space is available, students with temporary mobility limitations may be accommodated. The service provides rides only to your scheduled classes.

Learn about the van service

Parking

Accessible parking facilities

Almost all parking facilities on campus are accessible.

View a map of accessible parking facilities

Disabled parking permits

Students in need of a disability parking pass should contact Parking Operations for assistance. IU maintains several disability parking spaces around its campus.

Get a disabled permit

Single-use handicapped accessible parking pass

This pass is available for first-time visitors to the Office of Disability Services for Students. If you have mobility impairments, it allows you to park in the Wells Library lot while meeting with staff. Call ahead to make arrangements or call from the ADA accessible parking lot at the library and a staff person will bring you a permit (during business hours).

Elevators and stair lifts

All elevators on campus are accessible. However, elevators are not feasible in some of the campus’s older buildings. Stair lifts have been installed in buildings without elevators to ensure that those buildings are accessible. Instructions for use are posted near each lift.

If an elevator or lift is not working, contact the Office of Disability Services for Students, Facility Operations, or IU Control Center at 812-855-9514.

Housing

Residential Programs and Services requires that students complete and submit a Medical Verification Form to receive housing accommodations. RPS can be reached by calling 812-855-5601 or by emailing housing@indiana.edu.

Learn more about housing accommodations

Service and emotional support animals

The use of service animals such as guide dogs is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). With a few exceptions (due to health and safety concerns), service dogs are permitted anywhere the handler is permitted on the IU Bloomington campus.

The use of emotional support animals is not covered under the ADA. Emotional support animals are permitted on campus only with prior approval in the residence halls.

Learn about service and emotional support animals

Report an accessibility barrier

Make a report