Stanford is a big campus — and getting to class shouldn’t be a barrier. If a disability impacts how you move around campus, OAE can help with parking and transportation accommodations. Here’s what you can request and how to get started.
On-Campus Parking
Stanford honors every state’s DMV disabled placard in all marked parking spaces on campus, including meters, designated blue spaces, service vehicle spaces and permit lots. You may also obtain a California Disabled Person parking placard from the Department of Motor Vehicles website or call 1.800.777.0133 for assistance.
If you have a temporary disability, you may apply for a single temporary “Service Vehicle” courtesy permit good for up to one week from Stanford Transportation. If a permit of longer duration is necessary, you will need to apply for a DMV disability placard.
Stanford has a no-freshman-cars-on-campus policy. If any freshmen have a disability-related need for their own car on campus, they will need to contact the Office of Accessible Education at 650.723.1066.
On-Campus Transportation
Marguerite is Stanford’s free public shuttle service, which travels around campus and connects to nearby transit, shopping, dining, and entertainment. The main shuttle lines traverse the campus Monday – Friday all year (except University holidays). All buses are wheelchair accessible and have bike racks.
DisGo, now managed by Stanford Transportation, offers complimentary curb-to-curb service to all eligible students, faculty, or staff with a disability or medical condition. For more information or to schedule your rides, please go to DisGo or call 415.404.1059.
5-SURE is for all Stanford students, faculty and staff. Drivers are trained to handle a variety of situations. The service assists thousands of students per quarter by providing transportation to and from an array of campus locations, ranging from parties and other campus activities to dormitories and libraries. 5-SURE welcomes any constructive criticism, service-oriented workers, and/or opportunities to aid the Stanford community by working towards eliminating serious risks.
Golf cart-type vehicles are overseen by Stanford Transportation at Stanford University. Contact Stanford Transportation for cart service for individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities.
Paratransit Services
VTA ACCESS paratransit is a (paid) transportation service provided to eligible individuals with disabilities who cannot use conventional accessible bus and light rail transit service due to their physical, visual, or cognitive disabilities. Paratransit is shared-ride public transportation that complements fixed-route transit service. This means paratransit operates within the same service area and service times as VTA bus and light rail service. Customers can expect multiple pick-ups and drop-offs along their trips, just like a bus.
Redi-Wheels is a (paid) transportation service for people with disabilities who cannot independently use regular SamTrans bus service. Redi-Wheels serves San Mateo County and the City of Palo Alto. It operates seven days a week, including holidays, from 5:30 a.m. to midnight, with service available up to 24 hours in some areas (call 650.508.6241 for more information). 24-hour advance notice for reservations is encouraged.
Wheelchair Accessible Car/Van Rental
Note: These are independent companies, and Stanford University makes no representations or warranties as to them. Off-campus resource information is current as of our last update.
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