The university has developed general standards for accessible classroom furniture for new and remodeled classrooms and as a result, the need to place accessible furniture in a classroom has significantly declined.
DAS requests that students view classroom furniture prior to requesting this accommodation through the DAS Student Portal
Students can take a virtual tour of their classroom by searching under location at this site.
Please refer to Chapter 14 for additional information.
Available Accessible Furniture:
Chair - Lumbar Support
- DAS chairs provide additional lumbar support, padding, or space. These chairs are available with or without arms.
Table - Height Adjustable
- DAS tables are large and height-adjustable, without center bar obstructions. This allows students using DAS lumbar support chairs and/or students using wheelchairs to have a table that can be adjusted to their preferred height.
Podium - Height Adjustable
- Podiums are small desks on wheels that can be quickly and easily raised to a standing position. Podiums are placed in the back of the classroom so the view of the instructor is not obstructed.
Foot Stools
- DAS footstools provide elevated support.
Process
Students who need to request accessible furniture should follow the below process each term.
- Request accessible furniture via the DAS Student Portal at least four (4) weeks prior to the beginning of the new term, as outlined in Chapter 4.
- Notify DAS at [email protected] within the first week of the term or as soon as possible if you encounter a problem with the furniture.
- Furniture requests made during the term will be fulfilled as quickly as possible based on availability and may take several weeks.
- Medically-prescribed seating and other items of a personal nature are not the responsibility of the University. Students may furnish their own personal items, such as special seating devices or cushions, as long as the device/equipment does not damage current furniture or impede the entry to/exit from the classroom.
Page updated: 1/2026