Disability Accommodations

I am a graduate with a disability. Who should I contact about accommodations during the Commencement ceremony? Back to Top

If you are a graduate with a disability who will require accommodations during the ceremony, please contact Dr. Amy Provan, Director of Disability Support Services, at (410) 532-5379 or by email aprovan@ndm.edu  so that proper arrangements can be made. 

I have a guest who needs wheelchair accessible seating. What should I do? Back to Top

An accessible seating section for those with guests who require accommodations will be available during the Commencement ceremony.   Please complete the online disability accommodation request form. The form must be returned electronically to the office of disability support services to ensure accessible seating.  This accommodation reservation is in addition to a Commencement ticket, which must be received by a graduate in order to attend the ceremony.

My grandparent cannot walk long distances but does not have a wheelchair. Can my grandparent still get seating accommodations? Back to Top

Please note that the accessible seating section provides extra room for those who need space for a wheel chair.  There are elevators and escalators in the building that will allow you to avoid the stairs.  The accessible seating section is not significantly closer to the entrance of the convention center.  The Baltimore Convention Center is a very large facility.  Considering that your grandfather has very limited mobility, I highly recommend renting a wheelchair for him.  If you decide on a wheelchair, please fill out the accessible seating request form located online and your other guests will be permitted to sit with your grandparent.

Will you have wheelchairs available at the convention center? Back to Top

No, wheelchairs are not available for guests.  Local medical equipment companies will rent wheelchairs.  Here are a few to consider:

Towson Medical Equipment Co
1844 E Joppa Rd
Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone: 410-882-4005

Northern Pharmacy & Medical Equipment 6701 Harford Road
Baltimore, MD 21234
Phone:  410-254-2055                                                                                                                                                                                    Toll Free:  1-800-486-0714                                                                                                                                                                            Fax:  410-254-0468                                                                                                                                                                                       Email:  info@northernpharmacy.com

Where should we enter the building? Back to Top

The Baltimore Convention Center is a very large facility. For those with limited mobility, the shortest distance to the Grand Ballroom is through the Pratt Street entrance.  We would recommend that someone drops the guest requiring accommodations off at the Pratt Street Entrance before parking the car.  Once you enter, there is an elevator that will take you to the fourth floor.  An usher will direct you to the accessible seating section.  Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are located throughout the Convention Center, including on the fourth floor just outside of the Grand Ballroom.

Please note that the accessible seating section provides extra room for those who need space for a wheel chair.  There are elevators and escalators in the building that will allow you to avoid the stairs.  The accessible seating section is not significantly closer to the entrance of the convention center, which means that sitting in this section does not lessen the amount of walking required to get from the entrance to your seat.  The Baltimore Convention Center is a very large facility.  Considering that your guest might have limited mobility, you may want to consider renting a wheelchair for her or him.  If you decide on a wheelchair, your other guests may also sit in the accessible seating section.  When you enter the Grand Ballroom, an usher will direct you to the accessible seating section.