Accessibility at UF

Residential Accommodations

Cypress Hall is a new residence hall that caters to students with mobility-related disabilities. For additional housing questions, check out UF Housing's Accommodation Requests site.

Cypress Hall The Main Entrance has a colorful wall of mosaic tiles. Student Mail Boxes – one box per student Gathering Room Kitchen Each floor has its own theme - this one is Wind. Each floor has its own theme - this one is Energy. Each floor has its own theme - this one is Water.
Disability Resource Center expansion Disability Resource Center expansion - student computer station Disability Resource Center expansion - six quiet testing rooms Disability Resource Center expansion - personal items storage cubes in public area Disability Resource Center expansion - front desk to the testing area
Card Reader/Bang Bar – located at nearly all points of entrance, doors will open automatically when card is swiped Personal Items Storage – Each student gets their own wardrobe space Extra-long double beds Sink vanities are located within each single and double room with a shared toilet and shower between the two rooms Area of rescue/push for help located at each upper stairwell Doorbell – located at each accessible room, linked to provided Sound Ideas tablet Thermostat – located in each residential room, those set up will be able to access from Sound Ideas tablet Light Panel - located in each residential room, those set up will be able to access from Sound Ideas tablet
Surehands will individually train all new incoming students, families, and personal care attendants. Surehands Lift & Care Systems is a mechanical solution for maneuvering around a dorm room and sitting down without the use of legs. Accessible in the bathroom and bedroom Support bars in bathroom can be lifted to an upward stance as well as moved up/down and right/left. Toilets are equipped with bidet that can be adjusted to personal preference through a variety of options. Sink in bathroom can be moved up/down and right/left. Showers are outfitted to be either used with built in seat or personal shower chair.

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