Our Commitment
The SFESOM building was designed to be fully accessible from the ground up, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and University of Utah accessibility standards. The University endeavors to ensure its campus and programs are accessible and to provide reasonable accommodations that remove barriers for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Building Accessibility Features
Automatic doors at all main entrances and accessible restrooms on every floor
Wheelchair-accessible routes to all classrooms, labs, study rooms, and offices
Accessible elevators serving all 12 floors and both parking levels
Assistive listening systems in all lecture halls and large conference rooms
Height-adjustable tables and desks in designated study and classroom spaces
Accessible parking stalls near the main entrance and skyway connection
Requesting Accommodations
StudentsContact the Center for Disability and Access (CDA) to register and request academic accommodations, including testing, notetaking, or classroom adjustments.
Faculty & StaffContact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO) to request workplace accommodations such as ergonomic equipment or schedule adjustments.
Patients & VisitorsAsk any staff member or the lobby security desk for immediate assistance, including wheelchair loans, interpreter coordination, or accessible route directions.
Services & Assistive Technology
| Service | Details |
|---|
| Sign Language Interpreting | Available for classes, appointments, and events with advance request |
| Real-Time Captioning (CART) | Available for lectures, symposia, and large events upon request |
| Assistive Listening Devices | Available at the front desk for lecture halls and conference rooms |
| Wheelchair Loans | Short-term loaner wheelchairs available at the lobby security desk |
| Accessible Study Rooms | Widened doorways and adjustable-height furniture in select study rooms on every floor |
| Service Animals | Welcome throughout the building in accordance with University policy |
Accessible Parking & Transportation
Designated accessible parking stalls are located on Level 1 of the adjacent Health Sciences Parking Structure, closest to the covered skyway into the building's main entrance. Accessible drop-off is available at the front entrance loop. The UofU Campus Shuttle Route 6 (Health Sciences) is equipped with wheelchair lifts and stops directly outside the building.
Reporting an Accessibility Barrier
Something Not Working?
- Broken automatic door, elevator outage, or blocked route: Report to the building security desk or Facilities immediately so it can be flagged for repair.
- Accommodation not being met: Contact the Center for Disability and Access (students) or OEO (employees) listed to the right.
- General barrier reports: Use the University's online accessibility barrier reporting form at accessibility.utah.edu.