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not in all buildings but in the arts and humanities buildings here there 
are signs on the lift saying there are only for use for those with 
disabilities.  So everybody is expected to use the stairs in that 
building.  The lifts are controlled with a pass access.

Marie Paturel wrote:
> This may seem like an odd question ... but here goes.
> 
> There are places on campus which are 'hot spots' regarding using the 
> lifts to get to offices and classrooms -- i.e. there can be quite a wait 
> to get onto the lifts.
> 
> A staff member with a disability works on the higher floors and so needs 
> to use the lift.  The staff member was wondering whether it would be 
> possible to get some kind of badge which would signify to others the 
> need to have priority access to the lifts (kinda of like a blue badge 
> for parking).  A similar type of request has been made by a student 
> regarding getting access to the lifts because of their disability.
> 
> So just wondering if any of you have come across similar issues and 
> whether you have adopted any policies or programs?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Marie
> 

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