Resources

Aira, a San Diego-based startup, leverages wearable technology, artificial intelligence and live, human agents, to deliver real-time visual description for people who are blind or have low vision. UC San Diego is the first university to join the Aira Campus Network, offering access to the pioneering accessibility technology to vision impaired members of its entire campus community including students, staff, and faculty.

The Aira Access Card (PDF) can be printed out and distributed as an instructional reminder on how a new user can get set up with Aira.

The Aira Cheat Sheet (PDF) provides basic information on how to get started with Aira and what Aira agents can and cannot do.

UC San Diego welcomes people with disabilities in our commencement ceremonies and celebrations by providing physical and program accessibility. For specific accommodations, please contact your student's college.

The Department of Rehabilitation can assist students with disabilities in acquiring textbooks, adaptive technology, specialized software, and other supports.

UC San Diego students should contact Esther Bazalaki to register: Esther.Bazalaki@dor.ca.gov.

For more information, visit www.dor.ca.gov.

UC San Diego has emergency evacuation and preparedness plans in place for all campus members.  A service the university offers to students, parents and families is a text-messaging alert system, as well as information availability of the UC San Diego website.  The OSD recommends students and dependents with disabilities sign up for this service and plan for emergency evacuation of classrooms, departments and campus living locations. For more information, see Emergency Preparedness on Blink.

Be prepared:

• Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities (PDF)

The UC San Diego community offers a variety of resources that will assist students to succeed in their academics while making the student feel at home.

• To learn more about the resources offered by UC San Diego, please visit the Campus Resources page.
• To learn more about off campus resources, please visit the Off Campus Resources page.

• Accessible Parking
• Parking for First Year Students

Mobility Source: (619) 234-9505

CVS Pharmacy (Clairemont Dr.): (858) 273-5300

Apria Health Care: (858) 653-6800

All Home: (858) 769-0444

Triton Transit: Mobility

If you are a student, staff or faculty member with a disability, Triton Transit: Mobility can help you travel between ADA-compliant locations on the La Jolla campus via a wheelchair-accessible van or cart.

To learn more, visit the Triton Transit: Mobility page.

Community Service Officials (CSO)

• Escorting UC San Diego students, faculty and staff to their campus destinations at night
• Patrolling parking lots
• Locking buildings
• Assisting with medical emergencies (all CSOs are trained in CPR/First Aid)
• Providing security support at campus events

To learn more, visit the CSO page.

• Deaf, hard of hearing, non-verbal or have difficulty speaking
• In a situation where it's not safe to call 9-1-1
• Having a medical emergency and cannot speak on the phone

How to text

1. Type 9-1-1 in the "To" field.
2. Give your location and nature of your emergency.
3. Respond to any questions and follow instructions.

• Educational Resources and Tips from the AFB Information and Referral Center