Persons with Disabilities

Many patients and family members need the assistance of support devices to help them navigate our large facility. Below is a listing of the services available for the disabled.

Hearing Impaired

  • Portable TTY
  • Public TTY
  • Sign language interpreters upon request
  • Inpatient disclosure form identifying anticipated need during hospital stay
  • Hospital policy allowing assistive dogs

Visually Impaired

  • Patient Bill of Rights and Responsibilities in Braille
  • Advance directive in Braille
  • Doorways with tactile (Braille) lettering
  • Elevators with sound
  • Hospital policy allowing assistive dogs
  • Volunteers to read upon request

Physically Challenged

  • Wheelchair upon request
  • Volunteer to assist when needed
  • Handicapped parking spaces in Penn Tower garage
  • Handicapped accessible restrooms
  • Wheelchair-height telephones and water fountain