- Additional Information
This section contains useful information on accessing keys for operating wheelchair lifts throughout the campus. This section also contains parking information, our grievance procedures, and emergency procedures during fires and other evacuation situations.
Wheelchair Lifts
Suffolk University classroom buildings are all wheelchair accessible. In addition to the elevator, there are three wheelchair lifts which can be accessed by using operating keys. Individuals who need to use the lifts should contact the following offices to receive keys and operation instructions.
For contact information (building specific):
For the Archer Building & Fenton Building, please contact the Office of the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (617) 573-8268.
For the Frank Sawyer Building, please contact the University Police (617) 573-8333.
In the event of accessibility problems, please contact the Dean of Students’ Office (617) 573-8239.
Parking and Transportation
Suffolk University does not own parking. There are a few City of Boston off-street parking spaces available for people with disabilities near the University buildings. The MBTA offers a variety of support for persons with disabilities. First, it offers all individuals with disabilities a statewide Transportation Access Pass, which provides reduced fare benefits on all public transportation lines. In addition,the MBTA will provide buses equipped with wheelchair lift devices onany of its routes when requested. Certain subway stations on the Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines, as well as 52 Commuter Rail stations, are wheelchair accessible. The MBTA also provides "The Ride", a service offering a special lift-equipped van to anyone unable to use the general public transportation. All request for services are to be made to the MBTA’s Office for Special Needs at (617) 222-5123.
Grievance Procedure
Students with disabilities who believe they receive either inappropriate treatment Or inadequate service from the University have the right to file a grievance report with the Dean of Students Office.
See Policy and Procedures Handbook for complete grievance procedures.
Fire and Emergency Evacuation
Students who require assistance during an emergency, are encouraged to identify themselves through the Dean of Students Office located at 73 Tremont Street (617) 573-8239 or TDD 557-4875. At the beginning of each semester, students with physical disabilities should provide the Assistant Dean of Students with their class schedule. With a student’s permission, a copy of the class schedule will be provided to the University Police who will keep this schedule readily available in the police dispatch office to ensure quick location if emergency building evacuation is required. It is also recommended that students identify several classmates who can report their location in an emergency to the University Police.
For further information on evacuation procedures, refer to Suffolk University’s Emergency Fire Evacuation Procedures or contact the University Safety Office at (617) 573-8628 or University Police, (617) 573-8333; TDD (617) 557-4874.