Access for Persons with Disabilities

Suggested Travel Routes

To find accessible, paved, and lighted routes around campus, visit our Suggested Travel Routes and map your walking route using the directions tab.

Parking access with a state-issued placard

Stanford University complies with all state, federal, and local laws regarding equal access for persons with disabilities. Individuals with state-issued disability parking placards (from any state) can park in the following spaces on campus:

• Designated blue disabled-access spaces
• Commuter (‘A’, ‘C’, ‘Z’, etc.) and residential permit spaces (‘ES’, ‘EA’, etc.)
• Visitor paid parking spaces
• Service vehicle spaces
• Must observe posted signs & time limits

Locations of disability parking throughout campus can be viewed on this searchable campus map.
Read information about disability parking at Stanford Hospitals and Clinics.

Parking for Stanford University affiliates with a temporary disability

Stanford University affiliates with a temporary disability may apply for a one-week “Service Vehicle” courtesy permit. These permits are not valid in disabled parking spaces. To apply, please submit a Temporary Service Vehicle Permit For Temporary Disabilities request. Stanford Transportation can only issue one temporary “Service Vehicle” courtesy permit (effective for up to one week) per person per calendar year. If a second "Service Vehicle" courtesy permit is needed within the calendar year, you must submit a second application along with a doctor’s note. “Service Vehicle” permits are valid in ‘Service Vehicle’, ‘Visitor’, commuter ‘A’, ‘C’, and ‘Z’, and residential permit spaces. Please note that posted time limits apply in these spaces. If a permit of longer duration is necessary, please apply to the DMV for a state placard.

Stanford Medicine affiliates should contact Stanford Medicine Transportation Services for support at TransportationServices@stanfordhealthcare.org or 650.736.8000.

Disability Golf (DisGo) Cart Service

Disability Golf (DisGo) Cart Service is a complimentary curb-to-curb transportation service managed by Stanford Transportation. Eligible Stanford students, staff, or faculty members with a disability or medical condition can use DisGo to provide travel between core campus locations in a vehicle that accommodates their needs. Service runs year-round; check the webpage for additional details. Questions? Call 415.404.1059 during regular business hours.

Vehicle Rental Services for Persons with Disabilities

Hertz

Offers a full range of special services available to both the Hertz customer and any member of the traveling party with physical disabilities. Reservations for cars equipped with hand controls can be automatically confirmed with as little as 8 hours' notice at major airport locations and as little as 24 hours' notice at other major locations.* For questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with Hertz directly at 650.876.1866. The Hertz Car Rental branch is located on the ground floor of the Stock Farm Garage at 360 Oak Road. Hertz representatives are available to answer questions during their hours of operation, which are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

*While Hertz can provide hand controls on certain vehicles within our fleet, due to customer safety concerns and vehicle availability considerations, we cannot provide adaptive driving devices on every model or confirm a particular make or model for a reservation.

ZipCar

Zipcar offers a program for members with disabilities, which includes providing vehicles with hand controls in major metropolitan markets. However, this accommodation requires a minimum of 72 hours' advance notice. Members needing agent assistance with reservations can contact Zipcar directly, and Zipcar will waive any agent reservation charges. Call Zipcar for assistance at 866-4ZIPCAR (1-866-494-7227) and speak with an agent or read more about their Services for Members with Disabilities. 

Marguerite Shuttle

Wheelchair and Mobility Assistance

All Marguerite shuttles are wheelchair accessible. Please note the driver is responsible for securing passengers. Some buses are equipped with a kneeling feature that lowers the front end, making the first step easier to reach. If you have difficulty boarding the bus, ask the driver to lower the front end or deploy the lift or ramp. The side-facing seats in the front of the bus and/or the first two forward-facing seats are priority seating for seniors or passengers with disabilities. If you need assistance with securing a seat, please ask the driver.

Visual Impairment Assistance

When boarding, please notify the driver if assistance is needed in identifying a designated stop. Announcements are made at major stops. For more information, please contact the Diversity & Access Office at disability.access@stanford.edu or 650.723.0755.

Animals

Animals are prohibited on Marguerite shuttles, except service animals. The service animal must be under the control of its handler, be on a leash that does not interfere with other passengers, and be near their owner’s side without blocking aisles. Stanford is committed to making reasonable modifications to its policies, practices, and procedures to ensure full access to its facilities and activities for individuals with disabilities. To make a request for a reasonable modification or for questions/concerns, please contact the Diversity & Access Office at disability.access@stanford.edu or 650.723.0755.

Public Transit Resources for Persons with Disabilities

• Alameda & West Contra Costa County Paratransit
• City & County of San Francisco Paratransit
• San Mateo County Paratransit
• Santa Clara County Paratransit