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Problems?

RIT is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to programs, services, and physical facilities, and to fostering an environment where all community members are welcomed, valued, and respected.

If you have an emergency:

Emergency?
Contact Public Safety
Call: 585-475-2853
Text: 585-205-8333

Click on the following questions to show contacts who can help with these issues.

If you have other issues not listed, or if you need more information:
Contact your NTID counselor/academic advisor

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I need housing accommodations, who do I contact?

Contact:

RIT Disability Services Office (DSO)
Office: SAU-1155
585-475-2023 (V)
dso@rit.edu

I need dietary accommodations, who do I contact?

Students who need dietary accommodations, which may include instructor awareness of serious allergies and/or a specialized residential environment, should register with the Disability Services Office and request accommodations. Students with allergies and other dietary needs may be connected to RIT's registered dietician to develop a plan for safe eating on campus.

Contact:

RIT Disability Services Office (DSO)
Office: SAU-1155
585-475-2023 (V)
dso@rit.edu

More information on allergies and intolerances >

I need academic accommodations, who do I contact?

Contact:

RIT Disability Services Office (DSO)
Office: SAU-1155
585-475-2023 (V)
dso@rit.edu

I have approved academic accommodations in my classroom, but they are not working. Who do I contact?

Contact:

RIT Disability Services Office (DSO)
Office: SAU-1155
585-475-2023 (V)
dso@rit.edu

I have an access barrier because of too much snow, who do I contact?

Contact:

Public Safety
Call: 585-475-2853
Text: 585-205-8333

https://www.rit.edu/disabilityservices/navigating-access-barriers

I have access concerns in LBJ/SDC buildings. For example, wheelchair accessibility, clearly marked stairs, and signs. Who do I contact?

Contact:

NTID Facilities Services
Chris Knigga, Director, cmknfs@rit.edu
Sharon Vandezande, Senior Staff Specialist, savnfs@rit.edu
Office: LBJ-2287
585-351-2551 (VP)
585-475-7021 (V)

I have access concerns in other buildings on campus (not LBJ/SDC buildings). Who do I contact?

https://www.rit.edu/disabilityservices/navigating-access-barriers

https://www.rit.edu/fa/facilities/content/campus-building-information

I am having issues with my roommate or my dorm room/apartment. Who do I contact?

If you live in the dorm, talk with your Resident Advisor (RA) or your Residence Coordinator (RC).

If you live in an apartment, talk with your Area Director.

I have access concerns with the van transportation on campus. Who do I contact?

Contact:

Disability Services Office
1150 Student Alumni Union
(585) 475-2023
dso@rit.edu

Dave Baldwin, RIT Transportation Services
1318 Grace Watson Hall
(585) 475-7300
dlbfms@rit.edu