FAQ

See below for some of our most frequently asked questions:

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Q: How can I receive ATI services?

A: Anyone in the Mason community can visit the Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) office to see the technology offered on campus.

If you are an employee with a documented disability, you will need to contact the ADA Coordinator from Compliance, Diversity, and Ethics (703-993-8730) to discuss your needs. You will be referred to ATI if assistive technology services are needed.

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Q: Where is accessible parking located?

A: All student and faculty parking lots have marked accessible parking throughout campus. Parking Services provides a campus access and parking maps to identify accessible parking locations.

All visitor parking is located in the parking decks or the metered lots. Marked accessible parking can be found in those locations. Van-accessible parking is located on York River Road adjacent to the Sandy Creek Parking Deck. Parking Services maps identify those locations.

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Q: How can I request a housing accommodation?

A: Students requesting housing accommodations need to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS).  ODS determines all reasonable accommodations for housing. Visit Housing Accommodation for more information and to fill out the request form. Students are still required to complete any application for the Office of Housing and Residential Life (OHRL).

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Q: Where are the Assistive Technology labs located on each Mason campus?

A: Assistive technology (AT) equipment and software are available to library patrons on Mason’s Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington Campuses. AT labs are locked for security purposes and are only for patrons requiring accommodations to access library materials and services. Please ask a library worker for access to the AT lab. Visit AT Labs at Mason for campus specific locations and information.

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Q: How can I tell if a web page or document is accessible to an individual with a disability?

A: Contact the ATI office at ati@gmu.edu or by phone at 703-993-9815 to speak with the IT Accessibility Coordinator. You can also visit the Assistive Technology Initiative website for additional accessibility resources.

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Q: How do I receive services at the other campuses?

A: Any student taking classes at Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, or Prince William may contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) on the Fairfax campus (703-993-2474) to schedule an appointment. ODS staff coordinate services and accommodations for all campuses.

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