6A THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
KULTURE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2006
FINDING ANOTHER WAY
University services can help make college life a little
Mike Kowal left Robinson Center to climb the hill to Budig Hall. The Wichita freshman maneuvered his motorized wheelchair between buildings and on elevators and ramps to get
Mary Ann Haskins, director of the Academic Architecture and Access Center (AAAC), said between 500 and 600 students receive assistance from the senior. Most of these students receive aid for learning disabilities, but about 130 students receive evidence for medical vision or impaired skills.
There are others, Rasak said, who do not use the services of the AAAC. We have some which take cases who don't want to silence Spinose." Rasak said, "They don't bother to use our offer for a variety of seasons. They are very busy in business."
physical disabilities Students who are needing impaired often require a sign language interpreter in class. Wheelchair users depend on the center to maintain their walks, automatic door access buttons and the wristbands.
In coordination with Services for Students with Disabilities KU on Wheels offers LeanVan services in the morning, one of three wheelchair accessible van picks up Rowal from Lewis Hall
"They have been really good short picking me up on course for class and getting me home." Renaud said.
After a football injury his knee wont of high school. Kielbut can no longer use his legs or hit the arm above his head.
Kowal also uses the nine-telling program through the AAAC. Students with disabilities, most often verbal or hearing, can request a classroom to
Results said the capability of AKAC to help students had begun to teach beyond note takers. The department can train and coach textbooks for classrooms and send audio files over the Internet. Also, this model's health pinyin provides an efficient way to provide notes and textbooks for students with disabilities.
We have really brought the office into the 21st century. Bannak and Kowal has been impressed by the University's disability services; he, too, and the campuses made some improvements. He said some sidewalks included tubs, and basement taps are increasingly located.
Alice, Kowal and some building waren't easily occupied by volunteers. He said Robinson Hall didn't have access button for the door and other buildings lack adequate accessibility.
While the University works to certify these imperfections, the AACs strive to improve students' attitude.
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