Purpose
The Accessible Van Service (AVS) provides convenient, scheduled service to those Institute members who have disabilities or medical conditions that limit mobility.
The service features a wheelchair accessible van with wide aisles and low easy access. The AVS operates between RIT academic buildings and RIT Housing.
Qualified Institute members must make arrangements in advance in order to be provided with reliable service.
Service Dates & Times
The AVS is available during academic semesters, Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.
Fall Semester: Spring Semester
Aug. – Dec. Jan – May
During holiday break, Intersession, & Summer Session, AVS is not available. However, all RIT shuttle buses are ADA-accessible and operate throughout the year.
How to Acquire Services
- Complete the attached Service Request Form and Schedule Form.
- Return them to Dave Baldwin in Parking & Transportation or the RIT Disability Services Office.
- When completing the schedule form, please identify exact pick-up locations. All pick-up sites must be on a paved roadway or in parking lot near an accessible ramp or entrance.
- Accessible Vans will not drive on pedestrian walkways or unpaved surfaces.
Forms
AVS Service Request Form
AVS Schedule Form
Other Services
For information about Handicapped Parking Permits, please visit our website: www.rit.edu/fa/parking/parking
Disability Services
The Disability Services Office is committed to providing equal access to programs, services and physical facilities to students with disabilities or medical conditions.
To request adjustments or modifications related to a disability or to obtain more information regarding disability services, please refer to our web page at: www.rit.edu/dso
Contact Information
Dave Baldwin Alyson Jones
RIT Transportation Services Disability Services
1318 Grace Watson Hall 1150 Student Alumni Union
Phone (585) 475-7300 Phone (585) 475-2023
Fax (585) 475-7510 Fax (585) 475-2215
Email dlbfms@rit.edu Email aljldc@rit.edu