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TITLE Information Booklet for the Handicapped. RevisedEdition.

INSTITUTION University of Southern California, Los Angeles.Office of Handicapped Student Services.

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Education; *Physically Handicapped; School Buildings;School Publications; *Special Health Problems;Student Needs; Student Personnel Services

IDENTIFIERS *University of Southern California

ABSTRACTThis handbook is prepared by the University of

-,' Southern California for its handicapped students. It contains adescription of the facilities located on campus, including

,accessibility of buildings, restrooms, telephones, ramps, anddesignated parking spaces. Also included is a description of studentservices available and solutions to problems pertinent to handicappedstudents. Although this handbook is specific to USC, it could be usedas a guide to other schools interested in providing like informationto their students. (ENV).

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University of Southern California849 West 34th St.Los Angeles, California 90007(213) 746-7987

Program Coordinator: Paula Simon

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER TO STUDENT

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

BOOKSTORE

CAMPUS BUILDINGS AND FACILITIESCAREER RESOURCE CENTER

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COUNSELING CENTERELEVATORS

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ENTERTAINMENDSPORTS'EVENTS 16

FINANCIAL AID - 17

FOOD SERVICES , 18

HOUSING 18

LIBRARIES 19"

NOTE TAKING AND TEST ADMINISTRATION 20

PARKING FACILITIES AND CAMPUSTRANSPORTATION , 21

RECREATION 21

REGISTRATION 21

RESTROOMS .23

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER 23

STUDENT SERVICES 23

TELEPHONES 24.,

WATER FOUNTAINS s 24

WHEELCHAIR STORAGE 24

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Dear Student:

Welcome toJSC! This booklet has been published in the hopeof answering your questions regarding the accessibility of campusfacilities and the availability of relevant support services.

Our University provides a stimulating leariling environment,where we hope each student will realize his or her maximum poten-tial and will grow toward a full and independent life. The Office ofHandicapped Student Services has been established to providesupport services.lhat will enable the handicapped student to par-ticipate fully in campus life. We arrange whenever possible, tomeet special needs, such as designated parking spaces, mail pre-registration, elevator keys, assistance in locating readers and at-tendants, and up-to-date files for referrals to volunteer organiza-tions and services in the Community. We are interested in you andhope you will stop in or call us at any time to get acquainted, dis-acs-sitoncerns, and offer suggestions. We are here to serve you andneed your input most of all.

We also would like you to join us at meetings of our Committeefor Improving Handicapped Student Life. The Committee consistsof interested students, faculty, and staff and is responsible for iden-tifying problem areas, suggesting solutions and helping to facilitateprograms.

Our office is located at the Student Health Center, 849 W. 34thSt., Room 203. Our telephone number is (213) 746-7987

We look forward to meeting you.

Paula Simon, CoordinatorPatti Goswiller, Staff Assistant

Office of Handicapped StudentServices (OHSS)

Student Health Center

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

People at USC care about people. This is evident in the en-thusiastic involvement of many departmblts can campus in our Pro-gram for Handicapped Students. Much ha .been accomplished inthe short period of our program's existen4 but were just begin-

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-ning.President Hubbard has expressed his interest in making the Uni-

versity of Southern California a place:4*re all Of us can grow.Our purpose here is facilitating your grOth. Your help is welcome

and needed, too. After all, this is whpi USC is all about: peoplehelping people.

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Addle L. Klotz, M.D.Executive DirectorStudent Health and

Counseling Seryices

BOOKSTORE

The University Bookstore is located on the first floor Of the Stu-dent Union. The regular bookstore hours are Monday throughThursday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. andSaturdays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the first week of classes ofthe fall and spring semesters the store is open from 7.30 a.m. to 8p.m.

Handicapped students may order merchandise by phone or mall.Prepayment .by check, Master Charge, or BankAmencard is re-quested. If payment for your books is to be authorized by anagency, check with the bookstore for procedure.

A ramp entrance to the Bookstore is located between the Stu-dent Union and the Student Activities Center (south entrance).The Bookstore aisles- are accessible, and employees will be happyto help locate your books and other needs.

If you have any questions or specific problems, please contactSteve Crossland, director of stores, at 746-6131.

CAMPUS BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES ,

Because USC is a long-established university, some of its beauti-ful buildings have architectural barriers. However, an on-goingprogram is being 'carried out to modify facilities and make USC anessentially barner-free campus. All new construction and majorremodeling will meet the needs of the handicapped.

The map (center insert) shows general access routes, ramps,curb cuts and driveways, elevators, designated parking spaces, andoutdoor telephones.

When planning your major and your classes, it is important tocheck for building accessibility. Keep in touch with our office forthe latest modifications.

DESCRIPTION OF BUILDINGS*

Building Facilities

Ahmanson Center Ramp off 37th St. Mall:elevator; restrooms:men's, main level,women's, second level,next to elevator.

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Biegler Hall Six steps to front and

Birnkrant Women's Residence Hall ..

rear entrances.

Enter West entrance:elevator: accessibledrinking fountain.

Booth Ferris Hall Ramp at East side ofbuilding.

Bbvard Adminitration Building(Audit Aurn) Ramp at front entrance:

only main level accessi-ble.

Bridge Hall , Ramp to main level

10only for upper floorsenter through HoffmanHail, take elevator tosecond or third floor,cross bridge to enter;restrooms: men's andwomen's second floor,adjacent to Computer

. Science Lab.

, Bruce Hall Ramp at rear of build-ing.

Cinema 7 Enter South entrance.

College/University Hall Ramp to front entrance:partially modified rest-room and shower. ,

At the time of publication. telephones in this listing arc accessible to those inwheelchairs and restrooms are partially modified

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Commons Ramp at South entr-ance; Grill and upstairsdining accessible viaelevator in Cafeteriakitchen; restrooms:men's and women's,second floor, corridor'opposite elevator.

Computer Science Building ,Enter West entrance.

Dental Clinic Enter North or Southentrance;elevator;rest-rooms: men's and wom-en's, second floor.

DohenSi Library Enter North side ofbuilding off Mall/wheelchair lift; elevator;accessible drinkingfountain; restrooms:men's, second level,South wing, women's,second level Northwing; telephone, .base-ment near lift, Northside of building.

Elizabeth von KleinSmidResidence Hall Ramp at South entr-

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Faculty Center Enter East entrance.

Founder's Hall' All entrances accessi-ble; elevator; accessibledrinking fountain; re-strooms: men's andwomen's, main level,North end of corri-dor; telephone, outsideNorth end of building(push button dial andamplified sotind).

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Gerontology Centel All entrances accessi-ble: elevator: rest-rooms: men's andwomen's, main level.

Hancock Foundation(Auditorium) Contact Office of

Handicapped StudentServices fOr special ac-cess: key-elevator:restrooms: 'men's andwomen's, basement,across from elevutor.'

Harris Hall/Fisher Gallery Ramp off 37th St. Mall:accessible drinking foun-tain.

Heritage Hall , Ramps at North orSouth entrance: rest-rooms: men's andwomen's, main level.

Hoffman Hall Ramp at West entrance:elevator: accessibledilinking, fountain, thirdrevel: restrooms: -men's,third level, North end,women's, third. lev-el,South. end.

Information Center Five steps to front ,en-trance. ...

Law Center Ramp to East entrance:elevator, (key neededfor third floor); rest-

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Marks R ce Not accessible towheelchairs.

Marks Tower Residence Enter via ramp onSouth side, off plaza;elevator.

Men's Residence West .North and South en-trances accessible; ele-vator.

Mudd Hall Ramps at main entranceand inside (steep);elevator; accessibledrinking fountain; rest-rooms, me'n's andwomen's, main level.

Music Faculty Memorial Building

Olin Hall

Enter via ramp at BoothFerrisHall; restrooms:men's and women's,main level.

Ramp off Plaza en

trance (steep); eleyator;restrooms: first level,center of court; men's,North side, women's,

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Organic ChemistryWtng Contact Office ofHandicapped Student.Services f6r special ac- 4cess.

Op'en's Hall Four steps to front en-11 4 trance.

Petroleum Chemical Englne0ringBuilding Enter Plaza or Mall en-

.trances; only first flooraccessible: accessibledrinking fountain.

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Physical Education Building Inaccessible to wheel-chairs.

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Powell Hall Enter North entrance;elevator; telephone,

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Ramo Building Enter via ramp fromBooth Ferris Hall;Elevator; restrooms:men's and women's,second' floor.

Religious Center Ramps at Northwestand Southeast corners

t ot building; only grounds floor rooms accessible.

Safety and Systems Management Enter North side ofbuilding; telephone,first floor, Northeastcorner of building.

School of Education Library Main entrance accessi-ble via special lift.

School oe Library §cience Ramp at main entrance;elevator; drinking foun-tain; telephone, first

. I , floor, main lobby; rest-rooms: men's andwomen's, main level.

School of Social Work Four stairs to main en-trance, many stairs in-side.,

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Science Lecture Hall Contact Office ofHandicapped StudentServices for special ac-cess; elevator.

Seaver Science Center Enter North or Southside of building;elevator; restrooms:men's, main level, Westside of building,women's, second floor,West side of buildingr-

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Security and Parking Operatiops Inaccessible to wheel-chairs, contact Office ofHandica a dentServices ec ar-rangements.

Social Science Annex Inaccessible to wheel-chairs.

So ial Science Building Enter East entrance;basement level accessi-ble via elevator inWaite Phillip's Hall.

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Accessible to wheel-chairs on main levelonly.

Ramp off Child's Way;elevator; telephone,first floor lobby; rest-rooms; men's andwomen's, second.floor.

Student Health Center Enter East entrance;drinking fountain; tele-phone, first floor, mainlobby; restrooms:men's, main level,women's, second floor.

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Student Union Enter ramp South en-trance, main level only.Contact Office ofHandicapped StudentServices for informationon accets to upperfloors: drinking foun-tain; telephone, smoke-shop lobby.

Trojan Residence Hall Enter via ramp to Tro-*jai dining room offPlaza; accessible drink-,ing fountain; partiallymodified restroom andshower.

Vivian Hall Ramp off 37th St. Mallto upper deck: elevator;restrooms: men's, mainlevel, North wing, worn:en's, second level Southwing to elevator andrestroom in North wing.

Von KleinSmid Center All entrances acce'ssi-ble; elevator; accessiblydrinking fountain; rest-rooms: men's and wom-en's, main level, nextto elevator.

Waite Phillip's Hall Enter East or North/West entrance; eleva-tor; telephone = base-ment. near elevator;accessible , drinkingfountain: restrooms:men's, basement, wom-en's, main level acrossfrom elevator.

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Watt Hall Enter ramp main en-trance; elevator.

Webb Tower Front ramp to mainfloor; elevator; tele-phone, first floor behindoffice.

Y.W.C.A Enter East entrance;second floor inaccessi-ble; telephone, firstfloor, in lobby; rest-roonfs: omen's andwomen's, first floor.

CAREER RESOURCE CENTER

The Career Resource Center is located on the first floor of BruceHall, 663 W. 34th St. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Tues. - Fri.) and9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Mon.).,

Staff are available for individual and group counseling sessionsCounselors are ready to assist you in defining your career goalsand preparing for a job search. The Center maintains a library ofinformation on companies and career opportunities. Each yearseveral thousand positions (full-time, career, summer, and part-time) are listed w at the office. During the fall and spring semes-ters, many companies, government agencies, and graduate schoolsvisit the campus to interview graduating students. The Centercoordinates these visits and maintains data files and schedules forthe convenience of students.

Students are encouraged to visit the Center early in their collegecareers. Although not necessary for the convenience of studentscounseling appointments may be made by phoning 746-2176 Indi-viduals confined to wheelchairs may enter the Center by the rampat the rear of the building. If you cannot go to the office otherarrangements will be nialte.----__

COUNSELING CENTER

The Counseling Center is located on the second floor (inaccessi-

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ble) f the St\tit'ent YWCA 1857 W. 36th Place). The "Y" can bee erect through the door's on the east side of the building. Notifythe receptionist that you want to see a counselor, and she'll ar-range fbr you to meet downstairs. Appointments may be made byphone. Contact Barbara Esaw, Et. 7979.

Center services include individual and group counseling andpsychotherapy',:psychological and vocational testing, peer coun-selor training, workshops. seminars, and referrals to other approp-riate counseling services on campus.

Anita Siegman. director of the center. invites your suggestions.Be sure to call her, or drop in. The University Counseling Centeris now part of the Student Health and Counseling Services. Coun-seling is available until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Elevators are noted with an "E" on the tap in this booklet. Anelevator key is needed for the third floor only of the Law Centerand for the Hancock Foundation Building.

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Keys may be obt.tined through the Office of Handicapped Stu-dent ServIces. The section on Campus Buildings an4icilities listselevators that 'have lowered control buttons. 4/

ENTERTAINMENT/SPORTS EVENTS

Consult the Daidine.s We.st listing each Tuesdayiin the DailyTrojan Campus section. Cdpies,race availlble at the Student Ac-tivities Center main desk. kiosks and other d? ts aroundcampus. An Activities Hotline (746-5363) provi our tapelisting of daily events-. The Student Activities Office ('46- 283) canalso give you information regarding special interest oups.

The cinema organization. Delta Kappa .h sponsors filmshowings on Wednesday and Friday evenings at either Bovar'd Au-ditorium or Founders Hall. room 133. Admission is S1.00. Checkwith the Information Center (746-2388) for further information.

The School of Performing Arts (746-7111) has concerts and stu-dent recitals almost every evening in either Hancock or BovardAuditorium. You can also sign up for mail announcements.

You'll be glad to know that all sports facilities on cam us are

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completely accessible to all students, and .USC encourages you toattend sports events. Football ecimes and track meets are held at'the L A Coliseum. Handicapped students using their Student Ac-tivity Book may enter the Coliseum at Gate 14 (.west end) and siton the platform set up especially for wheelchairs (immediately be-hind row 29). An attendant may' accompany the student on theplatform, but he must purchase a general admission ticket andbring his own chair or stool. Basketball games are held at theSports Arena Again the Student Activity Book is used for admis-sion, and the same rule as above applies for an attendant. Thewheelchair area is located on the Concourse Level, which is easilyaccessible from the street in Sections 5-6, 12-13. 20-21, and 26-27.Gym meets are held in the Physical ,Education building. which isnot accessible to wheelchairs. Baseball games are held at DedeauxField which is accessible. Provisions have been made for wheel-chairs on the first and third base lines,

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FINANCIAL AID

Few students can pass through four years at USC without seek-ing financial assistance.

The F,inanciail Aid Office is located on the third floor of the Stu-dent Administrative Services building, room 316. The phonenumber is 746-6772. This building is located on Child's*Way acrossfrom Doheny Library and the office hours are Monday throughFriday. 9:30 a.m. 5 p.m.

The Financial Aid Office handles thousands of scholarships fordeserving students each year. Its task is to match each student.after determining financial need and scholastic potential, to a scho-larship or loan which complements his needs or talents. All of thescholarships are awarded in the form of tuition credit.

When a student applies for financial aid. he is considered for allof the programs for which he qualifies. In the case of handicappedstudents, the Financial Aid Office will take into consideration addi-tional expenses incurred by'each individual's disability.

The Financial Aid Office administers a number of programs.Students may request a brochure which describes each of theseprograms-in detail.

For further information concerninanancial aid and financial aiddeadlines, call the Financial Aid Office and make an appointmentwith an adviser, who will assist you in any way possible.

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FOOD SERVICES

The main dining areas are in the Commons. On the outside ofthe building is a "sidewalk cafe" with outdoor chairs and tables,where food can be purchased bthveen the hours of 10 a.m. and 2p.m., Monday through Friday. The main cafeteria is open between9 a.m. and 3.30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Students in wheel-chairs may enter via the ramp at the south entrance.

The Grill in the basement is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, and from 7 a.m.to 2 p.m. Saturday. At present, students in wheelchairs must usethe elevator in the kitchen to reach this floor. A new doorbell sys-tem has been installed in the Commons for students in wheelchairswho want to go to the Grill after the cafeteria closes at 3:30 p.m.The button is located on the south side of the Commons lobby justnext to the door. The bell rings in the Grill. An attendant will comeup to assist you. The same elevator can be used to get to the sec-ond floor, where the Commons Restaurant and the Hofbrau Buffetare located, open from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Monday throughFriday. If you need any help in getting or carrying food or trays,do not hesitate to ask. For information regarding special needs, callTom Bevan& Cilmmons Manager(746-6193).

A food boot outside of Founders' Hall is open from 10:30 a.m.to 1.30 p.m. for sandwiches, beverages, and other items. Vendingmachines are available in many buildings around Campus. Cateringtrucks also visit the campus on varying schedules.

HOUSING

On-campus housing is most popular, so applications for hbusingmust be made as early as pdssible.

Webb Towers Complex is accessible to all students. The studioand one-bedroom apartments accommodate two students. Thetwo-bedroom apartments accommodate,four students. The apart--ments are completely furnished, except for linens.

Married Student Housing has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, furnished except for linens. The MSH Com-plex may be entered through the east gates. Building A, can beentered from the east side with no trouble, it has an elevator on theground level. Buildings F and 3 have a short step up into thelobby, where the elevators are located.

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Women's Complex and Men's Complex are very similar. Theirrooms are all furnished except for linens. Partial modificationshave been made for wheelchairs in the restrooms and showers inCollege/University and Trojan Residence Halls.

Women's Complex may be entered from the Birnkrant Hall frontdoor between 34th and 35th streets or via ramps to the front entr-ance of EVK and College/University Hall. Men's Complex may beentered via the rampito Trojan Dining Room and Marks Tower.Elevators are in Birnkrant Hall and Marks Tower only.

Men's Residence West is easily accessible. It has a modifiedpublic restroom on the main floor but as yet no other specialfacilities for the, handicapped available.

An annual board contract is mandatory.. For further information regarding housing, please contact theResidential Assignment Office (746-2546).

LIBRARIES

The following libraries are accessible. Architecture and FineArts. Cinema, Crocker Library (Business Administration), Dentis-try: Doheny, -Ed 1.1L.at ;OH, Gerolitulogy, law, tibraryScienceSafety and Systems Management, Seaver Science (ScienceandEngineering) and Von KleinSmid.

At this time, libraries inaccessible to wheelchairs are: HancockLibrary (Call OHSS for access arrangements), Noose Library(philosophy). Music, and Social Work.

Because of the inaccessibility of some of our libraries, arrange-ments have been made for a specially coded library card which willallow a handicapped student to borrow books by proxy from anylibrary on campus. These cards are issued upon personal appliba-

-*-tion to the main Loan Desk in Doheny Library. Proof of disability

\ is necessary.Please contact Dale Jarvis, head, librarian, circulation depart

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ment, or Charles Hinman, library assistant, at 746-2924 and' 746-5239, for any special library needs.

The College Library, on the ground floor of Doheny, is espe-cially designed for undergraduates, particularly those in the Col-lege of Letters. Arts, and Sciences (LAS). In addition to the 43,(R)0olumes'of standard and classic books in all fields, there is a small.

well-developed reference collection open to the &dents for brow -

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ing. College Library also houses the reserves for undergraduateand graduate courses not serviced by any branch library (mainly inLAS) and maintains an exam file for professors who wish to filecopies of previous exams.

A collection of about 1,000 spoken-word records and cassettetapes i vailable in the audio-service area, consisting of plays,poetry, litera re, speeches, and documentaries. Included are 300cassette tapes om the Center for the Study of Democratic Institu-tions covering wide range of subjects, such us sociology, gov-ernment, ecology, the human condition, international relations, andeducation. These tapes include speeches and discussions by majorleaders in all fields.

The Braille edition of Webster's Student Dittionary and facilitiesfor listening to audio cassettes is located directly to your left as- youenter the stacks. The phonograph equipment for listening to therecord collection is located directly ahead as you enter CollegeLibrary. ,

If you have any questions, call Ellen Snyder, head librarian,746-6057.

Coin-operated typewriters are located on the third floor (Room0/) of Doheny Library.

NOTETAKING AND TEST ADMINISTRATION

Stodents unable to take notes because of a disability should getpermission of the instructor to utilize tape recorders in class. Youwill also find students who are happy to take notes for you if youwill supply.the carbon paper,

Arrangements may also be made for taking tests under specialconditions (additional time, with readers and/or writers, electrictypewriter's, tape recorders, proctors) and for handing in assign-ments (on tape for example). Students with ,a hearing impairmentwill find their interpreters readily accepted.

It is suggested that these special arrangments be discussed withthe individual instructors before the first class meeting. Please con-tact Paula Simon, Office of Handicapped Student Services (OHSS)(746-5344) for any additional help or problems in this area.

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PARKING FACILITIES AND CAMPUSTRANSPORTATION'

--There is no one area designated for special parking for thehandicapped. but there are spaces available throughout the campusfoi' those who have a special need for extra room for wheelchairtransfer. Also there are general spaces available to the handi-capped in most areas. Please call Parking Operations or ask Park-ing Lot Attendants for specific locations.

Special arrangements can be made for any student needing park-ing in a special area at the University due to individual. need. JohnLechner, director of parking (ext. 6166) can help with this matter.Since the Parking and Security office is inaccessible} to wheel-chairs, please call Lechner's Office, and arrangements will bemade (6- meet you elsewhere.

Pick-up and drop-off arrangements can be made by the use ofspecial passes also available through the Parking OperationsOffice.

An evening tram sere ice is available between the campus and theresidence halls, but the trams cannot accommodate wheelchairs un-

Irless they can be folded.

RECREATION

All University Recreation Association activities are open to allstudents, faculty, and staff. Handicapped students are encouragedto participate in all activities. Recreation activities include: theCraft Center, Outing Program, Intramural Program, ResourceCenter (equipment rental), interest Clubs and Club Sports (com-petitive extramural teams). For more information on any recreationprogram, call the URA Office: Heritage Hall 103, 746-2790.

REGISTRATION

Registration hus been a great problem in the p4st for the handi-capped student, since it takes place in the Physical EducationBuilding, which has many stairs and is inaccessible to Nvheelchairb.To solve this problem, d special registration program was estab-

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,lished. (Please note. All students who register must be' assignedsome standing by the Office of Admissions.)

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it is .strongly recommended that handicapped students take pan .

'in this early registration program. Only known handicapped §tu-,dents will be sent invitation letters from the Office of the Registrar.If you wish to participate, .please call OHSS. They will then notifythe Registrar, and instructions will be mailed to you. Mail the"Re-turn Portion" of the invitation letter according to the instructions ,

in the invitation letter, and registration ,materials will then be.'mailed to you. If you cannot obtain the Schedule of ChlsseA, callthe Bulletin Mailing Office, 746-2298. .

Each student is responsible for gathering "H" class cards fromthe ape/opriate academic departments. Known haridicapped stu-dents will be given priority for obtaining ' H" class cards by pres-

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enting their invitation letter to the gepartment one day prior to thatfor other students. (Call the Registrar's Office for deadlines). ifyou have difficulty getting to the various departments, call OHSS."R" class cards will be ptille by the Registrar's office in theorder that the materials are r tur d. orrthle'ted materials should

4, be returned as soon as possible, as o "R" be pulled forclosed classes%

P-artic--ipantsrnay ials as soon as thy are cepleted to. Bob Smith, Office of the egistrar, Student Administra-tive Services, Room 102, USC, Lds Angeles, California, 90007.

The last step in registration is payment of fees. Assessed originalfee bills will be mailed to the participants. Return a,,check payableto USC for the total amount (with fee bill and 1.D. c.ard)to.BobSmith, and the paid fee bill and valid 1.D. card will be mailed toyou..lf you are receiving any financial aid (loans, scholarship,

, 4gency, payments, etc.), you v.ill have to make advance arrange-ments with the appropriate offices to make certain that all fees duewill be paid.

A photo 1.D. is necessary, but, since the photo equipment islocated in the sical Education building during Registration,'handicapped students will need to call OHSS for special arrang0-ments three weeks after regular registrations is completed.

For those students who cannot take advantage of early registra-tion, arrangements will be made for assistance prior to and duringregular registration. Such assistance is also available for registra-tion for Summer anti Special Sessions, also for change in programs.Call Bob Sinith at 746-5575. .

f RESTROONIS

Thirty-six wocrien'ind men's restfooms on campus have beenpartially modified for accessibility to wheelchair. Grab rails havebeen installed, and stall doors have been widened. (See Camptis

- Buildings and Faciliti6 for exact locations). If a restr( om is notonveniently located near your classes, call OHSS (746-7987 ).

STUDENT HEALTH CENTER

The Student Health and Counseljng Services are combined tohelp USC 'students maintain their ph.ysica'l and emotional well-,being. ,,

Preventive health, care and health eClucatio are given the sameemphasis as curative programs and treatm ts. Your StudentHealth Fee covers a, range of servia.s, including examinations,X-pays, laboratory wort. -ups, irtimUniptions, Shat-term physicaltherapy, birth control information, Personal or group counseling,legal counseling, and mope. Your records are held' in lortiplete

confidence. so don't Wait for' an emergericf-tb get to know theSHC.

Take advantage of these services as often as you like. We wef-come your suggestions, comments, and .criticisms. It's yourCenter, and were here to help! (746-7987, 849 W. 34th St.)

STUDENT SERVICES

Tutors and readers are available to all handicapped students atUSC through the Student Services Center. The Center hires sometutors, mainly in chemistry, mathematics, and communicationskills, to provide free service for low-income students. Fees forlisted professional and student tutors range from $3 to $5 per hourin most subjects. All tutors must list their educational background,and most need a faculty sponsor. The Center evaluates tutors byusing student feedback. Call Steve Cheney, Learning Skills Coor-dinator, Student Union 301, 746 -6544. ti

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TELEPHONES

Many public telephones are available on campus. At sixteen lo-cations, phones'are at a height accessible to students in wheel--chairs. (See Campus Buildings and Facilities for specific loca-tions.) The following telephones are equipped with amplified soundfOr the hard of hearing, have push-button dialing, and directemergency lines to Security.I1 Founders' Hall: Outside north end of building.2) South/Eatit. corner of University Avenue/Child's Way

(Diagonally across from Tommy Trojan)3) Hoover Park: North/East corner,of park (off Hoover Blvd.)4) Engineering Quad: near kiosk, outside building. (No

emergency line or push-button dialing)'Additional coin phones ere planned in all new buildings and majorcampus remodeling. Additional emergency lines will be installed inoutdoor locations.

WATER FOUNTAINS

aka t 4JUll dillS at d neigh It aeLessIUle to wtIeeiclIcin aie to-'cited at the following locations. Birnkrant Women's ResidenceHall (main level), Doheny Library (basement near College 'Lib-rary), Founders Hall (main level), Harris Hall (main level), Hoff-man Hall (third floor), Mudd Hall (main level), Petroleum andChemical Engineering building (main level), Student Health Centel'(main level), Student Union (main level), Trojan Hall (main level),Von KleinSmid Center (main level), and Waite Phillips Hall (mainlevel).

WHEELCHAIR STORAGE

Students who need protected storage, for their wheelchaiFs orcarts on campus should call OHSS for special arrangements.

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