Poorvu Center Accessibility

The Poorvu Center strives to be a welcoming, accessible space for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  We offer programs and resources in a variety of formats to ensure inclusivity, and our flexible space allows for programs and events to be tailored to the unique needs of all participants.  Our Center incorporates inclusive design elements, advanced technology, and communication tools to ensure all individuals can navigate, participate, and engage with our space comfortably and independently.

Inclusive Design

• Ramp access
• Step-free entrances with automatic doors
• Movable furniture
• Customizable spaces
• Open layout
• Lever door handles
• Wide hallways and doorways
• Elevator
• Clear visual directional signage
• Food inclusive events
• Private lactation room
• Private huddle rooms for meetings or quiet workspace

Assistive Technology

• Automated closed captioning in private meeting rooms and virtual meetings
• Screen reader-accessible website
• Adaptable lighting
• Large computer monitors
• Digital display carts with adjustable height
• Movable power banks
• Floor plugs

Communication Access

• Visual and audio emergency alerts
• Amplification technology (e.g. handheld or Lavalier microphones)
• American Sign Language interpretation (upon request)
• Communication Access Real-Time Translation (CART) (upon request)
• Accommodation requests available when registering for events

Accessibility at Yale

“Accessibility at Yale” is a video series highlighting the university’s ongoing efforts to create an inclusive and accessible campus. It features resources, initiatives, and personal accounts on supporting accessibility for students, faculty, and staff with diverse needs. View our collection of videos below.