[civsa] Wheelchairs

[Shanna Pomager]

Hello from Denver, CO!

Over the last several years our administration has not allowed us to own wheelchairs due to "risk issues" (Is this common with many of you?). However, they are re-looking at the issue and have asked us to put together a wheelchair plan/policy and in light of these factors they will review our request.

Below are the questions they have asked. Could you let me know if you have a policy and if so how you would answer these questions and could you send me a copy of your plan?


*         What is the maintenance plan/timeframe?

*         How does a guest request use of the chair?  What is the screening requirement (i.e. who is eligible to use the chair)?  Who assists with pushing the wheelchair if such assistance is necessary?  Who is responsible for damage to the wheelchair if damaged while the guest is using the chair?

*         Will this wheelchair be available to other departments across campus?  If so, who would be eligible?  If the chair was damaged by another department or department guest, who will be responsible for repair or replacement?

*         If an injury occurs while a guest is using the wheelchair, is the Office of Admissions aware that there may be a deductible or other costs associated with said claim/injury?

Thanks,


Shanna Pomager
Senior Associate Director & Campus Visit Coordinator
Undergraduate Admission
800-525-9495 | 303-871-7645 | Shanna.Pomager at du.edu<mailto:Shanna.Pomager at du.edu> | www.du.edu/admission<http://www.du.edu/admission>
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