Disability Related Access
Festival Staff / February 21, 2015
Disability Related Access
- Accessible restrooms are located in buildings open for the event. A unisex accessible restroom is located in the Main Library, 1st floor near elevator
- Directional signage has been added to the Mall to assist in locating accessible routes
- Seating will be provided outside popular venues to accommodate those unable to stand in lines
- If you have questions concerning access or wish to request accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (520) 621-3268 Voice / TTY or DRC-info@email.arizona.edu
Accessible Parking
- Please refer to the Festival Parking Map
- Further accessible parking information is available at this link. Note that:
- Location and number of disabled parking spaces is designated on the colored circles
- UA disabled parking permit is NOT required on the weekends
- The 2nd Street Garage is reserved for authors
- A golf cart shuttle is available from the Cherry and Tyndall garages
Requesting a Sign Language Interpreter
- To insure the availability of a Sign Language interpreter, please make an online request here or contact Catherine Mazzola at cmazzola@email.arizona.edu or (520) 626-4471
- A Sign Language interpreter will be available on a limited basis on-site throughout the Festival. Please inquire at any TFoB Information Booth
Requesting and Obtaining Receivers for Assistive Listening Systems (ALS)
- Requests can be made for ALS prior to the Tucson Festival of Books by emailing DRC-info@email.arizona.edu or calling (520) 621-3268 and noting date, time and location
- There will also be receivers available at Festival presentation locations with ALS signage at the entry. Request your receiver from the designated venue Moderator and return after use.
To rent a wheelchair or scooter prior to the Festival, please contact:
- Metro Med - (520) 323-9500
