Accessibility Information for Vassar College Buildings

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ALANA Center

Ramp extension leading to main entrance of the ALANA Center (second level), accessible bathrooms are located on the first floor, elevator access to the first level, please ask for assistance at main desk, the closest designated disability parking spaces are located in Baldwin lot and in Mudd Chemistry/Sanders parking lot.

Alumnae House and Pub

There is a ramped entrance at the north end of building, elevator access to all levels, accessible public bathrooms on first floor, accessible guest rooms and bathrooms, a portable ramp can be installed to provide access to the living room, disability parking spaces are designated in the main parking lot. AAVC offices are not accessible.

Athletic and Fitness Center and Walker Field House

Ground level access, elevator and/or ramp access to all levels, accessible bathrooms and shower facilities, pool lift available, accessible parking in front of buildings.

Aula

The Aula is located in Ely Hall with the accessible entrance located on the side of the building, accessible bathroom are located on first floor, Disability parking spaces can be found at the side entrance, Ely parking lot, and in Pratt House parking lot.

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Baldwin House

Ground level access, automatic door opener, elevator access to all levels, accessible bathrooms on first floor north wing, accessible infirmary rooms and bathrooms available through Baldwin Health Services, designated disability parking spaces are available in main parking lot.

Bayit (Jewish Student Center)

Ramped entrance located at back of building, off and on street parking, first floor access, an accessible unisex bathroom is located on the first floor.

Blegen House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom facilities, Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Cathy Jennings, Office of Campus Activities at (845) 437-5370 as far in advance as possible to request accommodations for events scheduled in Blegen House. Events will be relocated.

Blodgett Hall

Ground level access, elevator and/or wheelchair lift access to most levels, auditorium access at top and ground level, accessible unisex bathroom is located next to main auditorium, accessible bathroom facilities are also located on the second floor, North wing, designated disability parking spaces are located in main parking lot.

Buildings and Grounds Services Center

Ground level access to building, accessible public bathrooms available, and designated disability parking spaces located in main parking lot.

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Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film

Ground level access at front entrance, elevator access, and accessible bathrooms located throughout building. Accessible parking located in Mudd/Chemistry parking lot and next to building, FM Listening Systems are available upon request with advance notification. Please contact Media Services at (845) 437-7480.

Chapel

Ramped access at front of building, first floor access only, no accessible bathroom facilities, closet accessible bathrooms are located in Taylor Hall next to Coat Room, closest accessible parking is located on Main Drive (the road inside Main Gate) and New England Building, assistive listening devices are available with advance notification, please contact Instructional Media Services at (845) 437-7480.

Chicago Hall

Ramp at front entrance and side exits, first floor access only, accessible bathroom located on the first floor, closest designated disability spaces are located in the east parking.

Class Of 1951 Observatory

Ground level access, accessible bathrooms, disability parking spaces available in main lot.

College Center

Ramped entrance at front and rear of building — automatic door openers on both entrances, elevator access to basement and second floor located by the Retreat entrance, accessible bathrooms are located on first floor next to the Kiosk and on the second floor in the Multi-Purpose Room, the closest accessible parking is located in Ely parking lot and Pratt House parking lot.

College Bookstore

The College Bookstore is accessible by elevator, which is located next to the side Retreat entrance in the College Center. The elevator will take you to the back hallway of the College Center, special assistance obtaining books other supplies can be arranged with the College Bookstore staff.

Retreat

The Retreat patio is accessible by exiting the building from south entrance. Staff is available to assist individuals with carrying trays, retrieving food and beverages from food stations.

Computer Center Building

Ground floor access at front and rear of building, automatic door opener on south side of building, elevator access to all levels, accessible bathrooms are located on the first and second floor, closest accessible parking is located on in Baldwin parking lot, accessible computer workstations are available, additional assistance can be obtained through the CIS Help Desk.

Cushing House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom facilities.

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Davison House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom facilities.

Development Office/Old Laundry Building

Not wheelchair accessible. Please contact the Development Office at (845) 437-5400 to schedule meeting in an accessible location.

Russell and Janet Doubleday Studio Arts Building

Ground floor access at main entrance, accessible bathrooms are located on the first on first floor.

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Ely Hall

Ramped entrance, wheelchair lift to second floor art studio, accessible bathrooms are located on first floor and second floor, and designated disability parking spaces are available in the Ely parking lot and the Pratt House parking lot.

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Dexter M. Ferry Cooperative House

Ground level access to main floor kitchen and dining room, accessible unisex bathroom on first floor.

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center

Ground level access, the closest accessible bathrooms are located in Taylor Hall — Men's room, Taylor 208, Women's room, Taylor 209 — both bathrooms are located next to the Coat Room for the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, the closest accessible parking is located on Main Drive (the road inside Main Gate.)

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Milo Jewett House

Wheelchair accessible ramp, elevator access, accessible bathroom facilities are located throughout Jewett.

Olivia Josselyn House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom facilities.

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Carol and James Kautz Admission House

Ramped access at front of building, first floor access only, accessible bathrooms are located on the first floor, the closest disability parking spaces are located in Avery parking lot, Mudd-Sanders parking lot, and Swift parking lot, Guests with disabilities needing disability accommodations should contact the Office of Admissions at (845) 437-7300 to request accommodation prior to arrival.

Kenyon Hall

Ground level access at front of building, elevator and/or wheelchair lift access, accessible bathroom facilities located throughout the building.

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Lathrop House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom facilities.

Library

Accessible entrance to library is located on the North end of the building across from Chicago Hall. Patrons can enter by card access or by using the call box for assistance. Upon entering there is a wheelchair lift (button must remained depressed in order for lift to operate). Individuals requiring assistance with the lift should use the call box to request assistance. There is elevator access to most levels of the library with accessible bathrooms on the main floor, Please contact the circulation desk for assistance with the online catalogs and CD-ROM workstations, book retrieval from the stacks, and individualized library orientation. Additional library support services are available for students and faculty with disabilities through the Office of Disability and Support Services, (845) 437-7584.

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Main Building

Ground level entrance is located to the right of the main entrance, automatic door opener, and elevator access to all levels. Accessible bathrooms are located in the College Center by the Computer Store and Kiosk and on the third floor. Short-term disability parking is located in front of Main Building Circle. Long term disability parking spaces can be found on Main Drive (the road inside Main Gate) and in the in the College Center/Ely Hall Parking.

Metcalf House

Ramped entrance at side of building, first floor access only, accessible unisex bathroom located on first floor, disability parking spaces are located in Pratt circle, Baldwin parking lot, and the Ely/College Center parking lot.

Mudd Chemistry Building

Ground level access at front of building, elevator access to all levels, accessible bathrooms located on first, second and third floors through double glass doors, the Mudd/Sanders parking lot is currently open to only individuals with disability parking permits or state issued plates or placards.

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New England Building

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom facilities, two accessible parking spaces located in New England parking lot. Please contact Cathy Jennings, Campus Activities at (845) 437-5730 to request accommodations for events or lectures held in the New England building.

Emma Hartman Noyes House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom facilities.

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Olmsted Hall of Biological Sciences

Ramped front entrance, elevator access to all levels, accessible bathrooms located on first and third floor, closest accessible parking spaces are located in the New England parking lot.

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Hallie Flanagan Davis Powerhouse Theater

Ground level access at front of building, accessible bathrooms located on main level, FM Listening System available, please contact the Box Office for assistance, closest disability parking spaces are located in Pratt House circle drive, Baldwin parking lot, and in the Ely Hall/College Center parking lot.

Pratt House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathrooms, Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Kathy Brown, Office of the Dean of the Faculty, at (845) 437-5305 as far in advance as possible to request accommodations for events scheduled in Pratt House.

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Raymond House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathrooms.

Rockefeller Hall

Ground level access at West side of building, automatic door, elevator will take you to all levels, an accessible bathroom located on first floor next to elevator, closest disability parking spaces are located in Chicago Hall parking lot.

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Sanders Classroom Building

Ground level access at back of building, automatic door opener, elevator access to all levels, accessible bathrooms are located on ground floor and on third floor.

Sanders Physics Building

Ground level access at right of building, wheelchair lift to ground level, manual elevator available for access to all levels, no accessible bathrooms, closest disability parking spaces are located in the New England Parking lot and Mudd/Sanders parking lot.

Skinner Hall of Music

Ramped entrance for access to recital hall (located on Raymond Avenue), ramped entrance right of main entrance providing access to academic space, elevator access to all levels, no accessible bathrooms, designated disability parking spaces in main parking lot, no accessible path of travel to Skinner from main campus.

Students' Building

Ramped entrance at front and rear entrances, accessible bathrooms are located on the east and west wings on the first floor, disability parking spaces are located in North parking lot and at the rear entrance of the building. ACDC staff is available to assist individuals with carrying trays, retrieving food and beverages from stations. Staff can also provide patrons with special dietary needs information on menu ingredients.

Strong House

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathrooms.

Susan Stein Shiva Theater

Ground level access at main entrance, accessible path of travel by following pathway in front of Old Laundry Building, accessible seating and accessible bathroom facilities available, FM Listening System is available for patrons — please contact the Box Office, closest accessible parking located in Baldwin parking lot and Pratt House circle.

Swift Hall of History

Ramped entrance at back of building, first floor access only, an accessible unisex bathroom is located on first floor, closest disability parking is located in Pratt House circle drive and Baldwin parking lot.

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Taylor Hall

Ground level access to first level, wheelchair lifts/elevator access to all levels, entrance for main elevator is located inside Main Gate, accessible bathrooms on each level, closest accessible parking is located on Main Drive (the road inside Main Gate.)

Terrace Apartments

Old Terrace apartments are not accessible. Please contact the Office of Residential Life at (845) 437-5860 for accessibility information for the new Terrace Apartments.

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Vassar College Observatory

Steep grade entrance at front of building, no accessible bathrooms, disability parking spaces are located in front of building in the Pratt circle, Baldwin parking lot, and in the Ely/College Center parking lot.

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Wimpfheimer Nursery School

Not wheelchair accessible, no accessible bathroom facilities.