{"id":15186,"date":"2026-02-21T01:29:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T06:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/?page_id=15186"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T03:56:10","slug":"p8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/started\/webinar\/p8\/","title":{"rendered":"DAI Information Session for 2026-2027 (8)"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero fullwidth   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Accessibility:\nTransportation &amp; Parking Accommodations<\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/2-3.jpg);background-position:46% 32%;\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">On<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Play motion\">Play motion<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Motion: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Off<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-contrast-control\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Increase text contrast\">Increase text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">Standard<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-alternate\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Reset text contrast\">Reset text contrast<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-label\">Contrast: <span class=\"cl-accessibility-syntax\">High<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-system-setting\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle\" title=\"Apply my preferences site-wide\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-toggle-label\">Apply site-wide<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Transportation &amp; Parking Accommodations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Getting around campus and accessing parking is an important part of daily life at URI. The University provides a range of transportation options, built to serve the entire campus community. By embedding accessibility into the core transportation infrastructure, URI reduces the need for separate or specialized services whenever possible.  The system benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students with mobility disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students with temporary injuries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students managing chronic health conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who do not have access to a car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone navigating a large campus in challenging weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">When additional support is needed, DAI collaborates with Transportation and Parking to remove barriers through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accessible parking coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-year parking exemptions when medically necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplemental transportation services such as Rhody Rides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-third_column\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-364x452.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-364x452.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-824x1024.jpg 824w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-768x954.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-1236x1536.jpg 1236w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-500x621.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-1000x1243.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker-1280x1590.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-Shuttle-Tracker.jpg 1546w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">This approach shows that URI works to fix barriers in the system itself, instead of expecting students to simply \u201cwork around\u201d obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Campus Transportation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">URI provides free, ADA-accessible transportation around the University of Rhode Island campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to navigate the Kingston campus efficiently.  The Rhody Shuttle Service bridges the distance between classrooms, residence halls, parking areas, and campus facilities, making it easier for riders to get to class, work, dining, and campus events without relying on a personal vehicle. It operates during the fall and spring semesters on weekdays, typically running <strong>every 8\u201320 minutes<\/strong> on weekdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">In addition to the regular shuttle, DAI offers Rhody Rides, a wheelchair-accessible shuttle service available Monday \u2013 Friday, 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM, for students who qualify. This service helps students get to classrooms, residence halls, and on-campus student employment locations, as space allows.  Students who need this supplemental shuttle service must complete the standard DAI eligibility process, which determines whether the service is appropriate based on documented need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column float is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-third_column\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-364x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-364x620.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-176x300.jpg 176w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-602x1024.jpg 602w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-768x1307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-902x1536.jpg 902w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-1203x2048.jpg 1203w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-500x851.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-1000x1702.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking-1280x2179.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/disability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/797\/webinar-parking.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center fullwidth\">Campus parking is limited, and spaces fill quickly. <br \/><strong>All parking on campus is first-come, first-served.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">All vehicles on campus must display a valid URI parking permit or guest pass and park only in the area designated for that permit <strong>AT ALL TIMES<\/strong>.  Parking is strongly enforced in all lots 24 hours\/7 days per week.  Metered parking may be used with payment.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout  \">\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong>Residential first-year students are not allowed to park on campus at any time<\/strong> except for metered parking spaces on an occasional basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">All URI students have the option to use off-campus satellite parking, including those who use their vehicles infrequently or who are seeking a cheaper alternative.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">URI provides accessible (<strong>\ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f\u267f<\/strong>) parking spaces throughout campus that comply with ADA standards.  <strong>Neither Transportation and Parking (TAP) nor DAI can provide permission to park in accessible parking spaces.<\/strong>  If a student has an accessible placard from their state, they can add it to their URI parking permit or guest pass to park in accessible spaces on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><em>All vehicles on campus must also have a valid URI parking permit or pass in addition to a disability placard to use accessible parking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7.5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-notice-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-notice urgent\" data-hash=\"e24774c48b82b8d36d86e4332e02ebc6\"><h1>Deadlines Matter!<\/h1>\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Students are solely responsible for carefully reviewing and responding to all communications from Transportation &amp; Parking, including published deadlines for purchasing parking permits. DAI <strong><em>cannot<\/em><\/strong> waive, excuse, or override any University procedures, requirements, or deadlines under any circumstances.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:7.5%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special Circumstances<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><em>Medical Exemption for First-year Students:<\/em><\/strong> First-year students with a disability who medically require access to a vehicle on campus may be eligible for a parking pass exemption through the DAI eligibility process.  Documentation must explicitly tie the disability to the <strong><em>on-demand need<\/em><\/strong> for a vehicle on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\"><strong><em>Temporary Parking for Commuter Students: <\/em><\/strong>Commuter students with temporary injuries or medical conditions that make using the campus shuttle difficult may apply for a <em>non-renewable<\/em> short-term parking pass to access faculty\/staff parking for up to 30 days, depending on need and availability.  This period is intended to allow students time to secure a state-issued disability parking placard from their home state motor vehicle agency.  The temporary parking pass does not guarantee available parking in <em>any<\/em> faculty\/staff parking lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center fullwidth\"><em>A parking accommodation does not replace the requirement to purchase a URI parking permit. Students must follow all campus parking regulations and are subject to violations or fines if policies are not followed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left fullwidth\">Planning Ahead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Students who wish to use parking or transportation accommodations should engage with DAI early in the eligibility process so that any needed services or documentation can be arranged before classes begin. 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