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SIU earns national recognition as wheelchair friendly Tactical Navigation Photo by Yenitza Melgoza) December 17, 2020 by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Inclusivity has been intrinsic to Southern Illinois University Carbondale since its earliest days, and that dedication to ensuring all Salukis feel welcome and appreciated has earned the university national recognition once again. The university was included among the Top 20 Wheelchair Friendly Colleges recently by New Mobility Magazine and the United Spinal Association. “Their ranking method is more rigorous than that of many other li...

UF gets top marks for wheelchair accessibility on campus UF was recognized as a top ten wheelchair-friendly university campus by New Mobility Magazine. In the magazine's Wheel on Campus guide, UF is commended for its accessible spaces across campus, with special recognition to the J. Wayne Reitz Union and Housing and Residence Life's Cypress Hall. In this edition of the guide, editors developed a rubric that included wheelchair-inclusive criteria like adaptive sports recreation, wheelchair repair options, nearby rehabilitation facilities, and community support. Editors recognized UF as "a top...