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Universal
Access Campus Map
[ Page last updated
04-16-09 ]
Welcome to the
Virginia Tech Universal Access Campus Map homepage. This site is intended
to direct individuals who may have mobility impairments, or just the need
to have reasonably accessible paths, along the most accessible routes on
the Virginia Tech campus. Here you will find the location of most of our
handicapped parking spaces, accessible building entrances, and elevator/wheelchair
lifts. The campus maps available at this site are the most up to date available
to students, campus visitors, and the general public. The
Virginia Tech Universal Access Campus Map is available in three flavors:
The easiest and most universally accessible of which is in Adobe Acrobat
PDF format; There is one vector based drawing for PC users running Windows™
who are comfortable with downloading and installing a Web browser plug-in;
and One viewable for those on ANY computer system (MACintosh©, LINUX,
UNIX, or PC users (without the need of installing anything)) with an Internet
connection of 56K or faster.
For a separate
Universal Access Map of The
New Virginia Tech Alumni Hotel and Conference Center
area; home of The
Inn at Virginia Tech, The Skelton Conference Center,
and The Holtzman Alumni Center (in Adobe PDF, updated
10/12/05) click here.
PLEASE
NOTE
IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION AND
CLOSINGS AFFECTING ACCESS ARE LISTED IN, OR LINKED TO
THE "Important
Information, Sites of Interest, and Other Maps" SECTION
AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS WEBPAGE. PLEASE REVIEW IT AS IT MAY CONTAIN DATA THAT
HAS NOT AS OF YET BEEN UPDATED ON THE CURRENT MAPS AVAILABLE BELOW.
IMPORTANT: Day of Remembrance Accessible Parking Change
(4/16/09)
FAST
ACCESS LINKS
For computer savvy users wishing the latest version
of the Campus Access Map in:
Click
the button at left to download a free copy of the Adobe PDF Reader (If
needed).
Click
the button at left to download a free copy of the Autodesk Design Review
- DWF Viewer (If needed).
All
others please see below
Downloading the Access Map in Adobe PDF Instruction Section
Downloading the Access
Map in Autodesk's AutoCAD Design Web Format
2 a) Downloading the Access Map in Autodesk's AutoCAD
DWF Instruction Section
2
b) Viewing the Access Map in Autodesk's online AutoCAD
DWF viewer without installing anything [Limited Functionality]
For
a General Campus Map Overview (without access information) click
on the four links below.
See regular map and direction information at Main
Campus Map, Campus
Guide, Building
List and photograph links, and Parking
Services web pages.
For Access
Route information please see below.
FOR
ALL COMPUTER PLATFORMS
[
VT Campus Access Map in Adobe PDF ]
(Map last updated on 6-16-06)
Any computer
user who has Adobe Acrobat, or Acrobat Reader (version 5 or later) on their
computer system can click the link below to download, view, and print
an 11"x17" color PDF map of the VT Universal Access Map. This
map can be printed by selecting the "scale to fit" (or similar)
command when in your printer's dialogue box after choosing the PRINT option
under your FILE menu. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader (now Adobe
Reader) installed on your computer, you may download and install it for
free by clicking
this link. After doing so you can download, view, and print this version
of the VT Access Map by clicking
here or on the image below [last updated 6-16-06]. A close-up PDF of
the 2003 Access Map may also be downloaded by clicking
here, While viewing the PDF map inside Adobe Reader you can also save
it to your computer (for faster navigation of the map, or future reference)
by clicking on the small image of a square floppy disk (usually in the upper
left hand corner of the Adobe Reader). A Campus Map Index Page showing campus
building locations on the "university grid" is also available
in PDF format by clicking here (Please note that
the hyperlinks shown in the PDF will not function).

For a separate
Universal Access Map of The
New Virginia Tech Alumni Hotel and Conference Center area; home
of The Inn at Virginia Tech, The Skelton Conference
Center, and The Holtzman Alumni Center (in
Adobe PDF, updated 10/12/05) click here.
As an alternative
to using the Autodesk DWF Viewer/Plug-in you may also download an easy
to view PDF copy (with color lines on a black background) of the Autodesk
DWF map of the entire campus offered below by clicking the links later
in this paragraph. This PDF contains "Bookmarks" of the same
four quadrant (with sub-quadrants) campus grid plan as offered at: http://www.vt.edu/where_we_are/maps/.
This now outdated map [last updated 8-18-04] is approximately 16.5"
x 21" and is meant only for on-screen viewing. It is available
by clicking the following link: 2004
VT Universal Access Campus Map with black background. [An older
version of this map [a 11" x 17" PDF] is available both with
and without a 1/4" white border; choose whichever may be easiest
for you to read by clicking either of the following links: Access
Map with border, or Access
Map without border [last updated 8-13-03]]. Please note that none
of the Web links listed on the "PDF" maps will function (as
it is a picture only); The links are intended for use with the Autodesk
DWF drawings and viewer plug-ins. Also, If you wish to print a copy
of the VT Universal Access Map we recommend printing the current
VT Access Map [last updated 6-16-06] listed in the section above
in order to preserve your printer's ink.

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FOR
ALL COMPUTER PLATFORMS
[
VT Campus Access Map in Autodesk AutoCAD DWF ]
(Map last
updated on 9-24-06)
The following
three options provide access to zoomable vector based AutoCAD "DWF"
drawings of the Virginia Tech Campus. After
viewing the instruction section the most current version of the Access Map
may be downloaded by returning to this page and clicking on the corresponding
DWF link listed in the "Fast
Access Link" section above.
PC
users who are comfortable downloading and using a Web browser
plug-in or stand alone applet should click the orange link button below
(Windows 2000, and XP Administrator or Power User privileges are required):
MACintosh,
LINUX, UNIX, or Windows PC users
who have little or no knowledge of Web browser plug-ins, but who use a JAVA
or Active X enabled Web browser (e.g., Microsoft Internet Explorer™)
and are comfortable using the Web browser's scrolling function may click
the orange link button below [nothing to install]:
Please bear with us, but this particular option is not functioning
properly with Apple's Safari web browser on a MACintosh at this time,
we hope to have it running properly very soon. Safari users please use
one of our PDF Access Map options
until then. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work
to resolve this issue. (06/03/07 update)
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Printed
maps of Virginia Tech's Access routes can be requested by contacting the
Services for Students with Disabilities office
at (540) 231-3788, or the Director
of University ADA Service's office (within the Department of Human Resources'
Employee Resource Center) at (540) 231-4638 (V), (TTY), (Fax), or (540)
231-9331.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION, Sites of Interest, and Other Maps
That are not included anywhere above.
Day of Remembrance Handicap Parking Information (Please click the link)
Campus 4/16 Tragedy Counseling Information
Note updated 04/16/2009
Counseling Available
Please see the following links for the most up to date information regarding
counseling support services: Students: http://www.ucc.vt.edu/services.html, Faculty & Staff: http://www.hr.vt.edu/employeerelations/eap/index.html
and the Human Resources page www.hr.vt.edu/
for a large list of ongoing resources. Another important resource is the Student/parent/family line (Office of Recovery and Support): 540/231-0062
Please consult the VT Tragedy Memorial Home page www.vt.edu/remember/
for further information.

4/16/07 -- 4/16/09
For Remembrance Day Accessible Parking Information please see our Parking Changes section below, or you may click the "quick-link" in the grid immediately above this section. (IMPORTANT UPDATE: 4/15/09)
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Latest Virginia Tech Campus Notices/News
Blacksburg
Transit services, including BT's Access (paratransit) Information.
For more information please visit www.btransit.org or
call 540/961-1185.
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Important
New Building Access Information (approach to, or inside of structures)
Please Note; if you
regularly access, or plan to access any building or parking (especially
handicapped) located near or past construction areas on campus, please
allow extra time on your commute to locate alternate parking or access
route should your route or lot be blocked by construction or transient
construction vehicles. Also, it would be very beneficial to see the
daily VT
Campus Notices and this website's Important
Information as well as our Access
Maps sections before venturing onto campus on any given day. These
are our only ways of communicating any late breaking news that may
help ease your travel on all our grounds. Please use our Access
Maps to plan your alternate routes beforehand.
We have a lot of construction on
campus this summer and apologize for any inconvenience that it may cause
our VT community and visitors.
New Basketball Facility Construction on Washington St. near the Coliseum (May 19, 2008
update)
A new Basketball Facility is being constructed on Washington St. alongside the Cassell Coliseum replacing half of the tennis courts (formally) on the site. Currently a new construction site entrance is being installed perpendicular to Washington St. which will cross the sidewalk alongside the (former) southern tennis court end of the site. As always, please be careful when approaching this area or any construction site as sidewalk construction rubble and traffic may impede your safety or travel route.
Henderson Hall
/ Blackbox Theatre Construction - Road and Sidewalk Changes
(April 15, 2009
update)
Please Note; Henderson
Hal is now closed for renovation, during this time, a Blackbox (Performing
Arts) Theatre will be constructed along its side - Please make note
of the Road and Sidewalk Changes listed below.
Virginia Tech recently awarded a construction contract for the renovations
of Henderson Hall and Construction of a new Blackbox Theatre behind
Henderson Hall. This important academic and civic project will update
aging Henderson Hall and construct a new performance venue. The community
is requested to be alert for changes to sidewalks near Henderson Hall
and some construction traffic on College Ave. On Monday February 18th,
the contractor (Avis Construction Company, Inc) will begin mobilizing
to the site. During the week, fencing will be erected around the area
for safety reasons. Some sidewalks on
the east and west sides of Henderson Hall will be closed. A portion
of sidewalk on the north side of College Ave near the rear parking
lot of Henderson Hall will be closed. Pedestrians are encouraged to
use cross walks at College Ave/Main St and between Henderson/Squires
to avoid the sidewalk closure. The temporary fencing
is expected to be in place until the summer/fall 2009. All university
offices formerly located in Henderson Hall have been relocated to
other buildings; the SSD office is now located in Kent Sq. (please see below for further information.
THIS WORK IS NEARING COMPLETION. Please contact Van Coble at 231-4380 if you have any questions.
The Services
for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office has moved downtown to Kent
Square
Please Note; The
Services for Students with Disabilities office has moved from Henderson
Hall to the third floor of the Kent Square building in downtown Blacksburg
(as of February 11, 2008). Wheelchair Access is easiest
from the Washington St. side entrance, or via the fourth level of
their parking garage (which opens to the buildings third floor via
a small ramp and a door along side the elevator) near the handicap
parking spaces. There is also a van accessible Handicap parking space
outside of the garage, it is located off of Lee Street on the Kent
Square grounds.
Please see the SSD website for further
information at: http://www.ssd.vt.edu
Suggested Kent Square Access Route from Campus
Click the image below for the example Access Route from Squires to Kent Square & the SSD office with written directions. >>> 
Please note that some of the town curb cuts along this route could be better, however we have found that this is the most accessible route. However, when entering or exiting Kent Square on the Washington Street lobby side-entry please be aware that due to the incline of the hill and sidewalk there are a series of steps built into the incline - exiting the plaza area that are directly inline with the doors; these brick steps are exiting a brick plaza and are made of the same color brick! Please be aware that there is no color difference between the bricks to help you distinguish that there is a built-in stair step up/down there; so use caution if you are heading forward towards or away from these doors; whether you are visually impaired, affected by a sudden change in light levels, or a wheelchair or scooter user. Please note that if you need a level path into this building, such as a wheelchair user would need, you will need to enter and exit this plaza at the end nearest Washington and Main Streets, i.e. its North-East corner adjacent to the Washington Street sidewalk (this path is cutting diagonally, a short way through this plaza (around the side of a (Ben & Jerry's) cafe table & chairs) between the lobby doors and the sidewalk).
* Signage and a power-door opener at this location are expected later this year (11/08 update).
Norris Hall has reopened for limited access
Virginia Tech
Students, Faculty, and Staff may access Norris Hall through the side
entrance across from Burruss Hall (the old main handicap access door).
Please have appropriate ID with you, as all those entering must present
a valid VT Hokie Passport at the door for admittance. The second floor's front (Drillfield end) wing has reopened as of April 10th 2009.
There are several Steam Tunnel
Construction Projects concluding currently on the VT main campus, NONE of which should affect accessible travel routes or handicapped parking.
Construction on West Campus Drive at Prices Fork Road, and Stanger at Perry Streets (April 15, 2009 update)
The Town of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech are working on intersection improvement projects. The on-campus improvements will take place on West Campus Drive, Prices Fork Road, Perry Street and Stanger Street. The improvements, once completed, will decrease delays and congestion, and increase pedestrian safety.
For more information about the project or to view a map of the affected area and pedestrian detour routes please visit:
http://www.facilities.vt.edu/documents/ot/VARIOUS-INTERSECTIONS-SidewalkDetour.pdf.
Burruss Hall tunnel's chair-lift has been taken out of operation;
alternate wheelchair access to or from Burruss' 1st & 2nd floor
front offices will be via the Hall's elevators; please see below.
(April 15, 2009 update)
The wheelchair lift in the tunnel
bisecting Burruss' first floor will be permanently taken out of operation
(& later removed). Wheelchair access to the front of Burruss Hall's
first and second floor will be via the rear (South-East) Handicap entrance then via the Hall's rear
and then front (North-West) elevators: The interior access between
the front and rear first floors halls will be via the third floor. Due to the multiple levels on the
second floor, full handicap access between the Hall's front and rear
may be more easily achieved by using the respective front
and rear elevators to loop around via the third floor.
* PLEASE NOTE that this will
be the only wheelchair access route for individuals (prospective
students, etc.) traveling to the undergraduate admissions offices.
Directional signage to the Admission and Administration
Offices will be placed throughout the building. A map of these routes
will be posted near the Burruss rear hallways; it is available for online download from VT's Universal Access
Campus Map website by clicking on the following link: www.maps.vt.edu/BurrussMap.pdf. Provisions are being made for more directional
signage at this time.
If you should
have any access concerns please contact either
the Services
for Students with Disabilities office at (540) 231-3788, (TTY: (540) 231-1740, or ssd@vt.edu), or the Director of University ADA Services office
at (540) 231-4638 (TTY: (540) 231-7227, or adainfo@vt.edu).
Disability Accommodation Information
If you are a person with a disability
and need special accommodations or information regarding handicapped
parking, impaired mobility seating, or services for deaf and hard
of hearing, please contact the Services for Students with Disabilities
office at (540) 231-3788 (V) or (540) 231-1740 (TTY) between 8 a.m.-5
p.m. Monday through Friday or by e-mail at ssd@vt.edu, or you may contact the office
of Virginia Tech's Director of University ADA Services at (540) 231-4638
/ adainfo@vt.edu, or if
no answer the Human Resource office's secretary will help direct your
call at (540) 231-9331. If you have an urgent question after hours
please contact the VT Police at (540) 231-6411.
Parking
Changes Announced
- Handicap Parking for the 4/16/09 event has been moved to the Solitude Lot: (Important Update: 4/16/09)
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Handicap parking on the south side of the drill field is not available as they will close the roads (West Campus Drive, etc) leading to the Drillfield for the events; this is in contradiction to posted information. Instead they have designated the Solitude lot (on West Campus Dr. across from Davidson Hall) for accessible parking for those who want to watch the race. Visitors must come onto West Campus Drive from Prices Fork Rd. Jenny Mills at BT Access will be glad to help visitors with bus service if needed (961-1803). The following web site shows the route the regular BT buses will use, they are all accessible:
http://www.btransit.org/cms.php/routes/04-16-09/4-15-09_maps/0415_ums.jpg
The following website still lists Drillfield parking (INCORECTLY) but other info is correct:
http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/campus_notices/campusnotice.php?item=2321
Parking
Permit Information is Located Below
Road Change Announcements
Please Note:
The following are Traffic and Accessible Pathway Changes on the Main
VT Campus.
New Traffic Light on Southgate Drive
A new traffic signal has been installed
at the intersection of Southgate Drive and Duck Pond Drive (September
2007).
In addition to the new traffic
signal on campus, several parking lots have been upgraded this summer
to assist campus growth and universal access:
- The Engel parking lot, located off West Campus
Drive, is now gated. This has been done to provide secured access
to the lot and improve vehicular movements.
- Handicap parking spaces, bus parking, pedestrian
sidewalks and entrance improvements have been added to the English
Field parking lot.
- The Architectural Annex parking lot has received
additional parking spaces, improved pedestrian sidewalks and access
as well as improvements to the storm water management system.
- The Fleet Services parking lot has also been
reconfigured and expanded between the lower western end of the
existing parking lot and the adjacent Southgate Center parking
lot.
Steam Tunnel
Upgrade Projects (Nov. 11, 2008 update)
All steam tunnel work has concluded as far as access issues are concerned.
Please Note
-
There is an unusual amount of construction
and new road work this year in addition to the traffic pattern
changes described above. Please use caution when traveling;
driving, wheeling or walking in these areas. Understanding
is appreciated as work continues to improve our campus.
Visitor
Parking Permits are available from the Visitors Center
on Southgate Drive (near Route 460).
Faculty, Staff and Student
parking permits can be purchased at the Parking Services
Office, located at 455 Tech Center Drive from 8 am – 5 pm Monday
- Friday.
Please remember
that DMV issued Handicap Parking Tags or Place-cards are required
whenever parking in a designated Handicap Parking space on
campus. This is in addition to displaying a valid VT Parking Permit
(unless parked in a metered space).
Other
access related information
Rooms
for Nursing Mothers -
Several designated spaces are available to nursing mothers. These
spaces are available to all employees, staff and students at Virginia
Tech.
Rooms are located in the following buildings:
==> Burruss Hall * ==> Career Services
Building ==> Durham Hall * ==> Hutcheson Hall ==> Newman
Library * ==> Southgate Center * ==> Virginia Bioinformatics
II ==> Wallace Hall*
(* equipped with Lactina pumps).
Contact Family and Work/Life Resources for information
on the use of these rooms or to register for their use. Visit
the Family and Work/Life Resources website (http://www.worklife.vt.edu)
or contact Cathy Jacobs (cajacobs@vt.edu) at 540 231-3213.
Virginia
Tech ADA Services (American with Disabilities Act) Office: Helpful site for VT employees with disabilities, and campus visitors. Click here: for the ADA Services Website.
Virginia
Tech Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office: Helpful site for VT students with disabilities. Click here: for the Students with Disabilities (SSD) Office Website.
Virginia
Travel Website: Helpful tips for ACCESSIBLE travel anywhere in the Commonwealth..
Regular
Maps:
The
Virginia Tech Alumni Hotel and Conference Center Access Map:
containing The Inn at Virginia Tech, The Skelton Conference Center,
and The Holtzman Alumni Center (Adobe PDF updated
10/12/05) click here.
VT
2008 Regular HI-Resolution Graphic Campus Map (PDF file without
access routes)
Directions
to Virginia Tech Campus
All Maps to, and Information Regarding Parking
Lots
Campus
Buildings
Map
and directions to the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center
Blacksburg
Area
Printed maps
without designated access routes are available from
the Publications Office: phone: (540) 231-6867 or e-mail:: phylo@vt.edu
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Questions or comments about this site may be directed to VT's Director of
University ADA Services; Virginia Reilly, Ph.D
(540) 231-4638
(V), (540) 231-7227 (TTY),
Fax: (540) 231-6479
This
page last updated:
06:34
AM, 04/16/09
Site designed and maintained by David Paul Bingham,
Assoc. AIA; (540) 231-4638
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