Welcome to UC Santa Cruz! We are dedicated to ensuring all visitors have access to accommodations for full participation in university activities, whether in-person or virtual.

UC Santa Cruz is uniquely situated in a forest environment among hills, featuring natural pathways and inclines that may require more physical agility than visitors anticipate. If you have difficulty walking on uneven terrain and inclines, or require assistance, we encourage you to contact event organizers or the campus ADA Compliance Officer to discuss accommodations. To ensure we can best support your needs, please provide as much notice as possible, ideally at least two weeks in advance.

Reasonable accommodations, such as accessible seating, sign language interpreters, assistive devices, or our disability van service, can provide equal access to programs and activities for individuals with disabilities.

How to Request Accommodations

For accommodations at in-person or virtual events, please contact the event organizer directly, or the campus ADA Compliance Officer at adaccess@ucsc.edu. Early requests, ideally at least two weeks in advance, allow us to meet your needs effectively.

Types of Accommodations Available

We strive to provide a range of accommodations to meet the diverse needs of our visitors. Some examples include:

• Accessible Transportation: The Disability Van Service (DVS) is a shared-ride service that provides on–campus transportation for those unable to use the regular Campus Transit system. Disability Van Service is available to employees, students and visitors with temporary or permanent mobility impairments. No fare is required to use the Disability Van Service; however, advance reservations are necessary.

• Assistive Listening Devices: Available upon request for those who need amplified sound.

• Sign Language Interpreters: Provided at events upon request.

• Alternative Formats: Event materials can be provided in braille, large print, or digital formats.