Disability Parking and Transportation
Disability Parking:
Parking on the UH Mānoa campus is limited, however accessible parking is available throughout the campus. All persons, able-bodied and disabled, must purchase parking.
Students who possess a City & County of Honolulu disability placard are eligible for on-campus parking in stalls designated as disability parking. Stalls marked as "reserved" are for Campus Administrators only and are reserved 24 hours a day.
To obtain parking with a City & County of Honolulu placard, a student must take the following documents to the Parking Office (QLCSS Room 014):
- Validated UH Student ID
- Vehicle registration
- Valid driver's license
- Current City and County of Honolulu disability placard
Students with support (for parking costs) from sponsoring agencies (e.g. Vocational Rehabilitation, Veteran's Administration, etc.) should arrange for purchase orders to be faxed to the UH Manoa parking office (Fax #: 956-9811).
In some instances KOKUA is able to submit requests to the Parking office on behalf of students who do not possess a valid City & County placard but who have disability-related need for parking. These requests take time to process and should be submitted via your KOKUA Counselor prior to the start of the semester for which parking is needed. Please speak to your KOKUA Counselor for more information.
KOKUA Van Services
Service is limited to University of Hawaii at Mānoa students with permanent mobility disabilities who need timely accessible transportation within the Mānoa campus. Priority is given to transportation that is directly related to academic need. Eligibility for this service is determined by your KOKUA Counselor when discussing service-related needs prior to the semester's start and will be based in part by supporting disability documentation.
KOKUA frequently receives requests from UHM students who inquire about van transportation due to temporary mobility conditions (e.g. injuries related to moped accidents, sports' injuries, etc.) Generally, these requests cannot be approved, however students with temporary disabilities may be accommodated if they are in proximity to existing van runs and as staff and/or vehicle availability allows. For more information please contact a KOKUA Counselor.
NOTE: Should a van passenger request a ride for an acquaintance who is headed for the same destination, such a request must be denied.
What are the KOKUA Van's hours of operation?
Van runs can be scheduled for pick-up of passengers from 7:45 AM; drop-offs can be scheduled up to 4:30 PM. Requests outside of the hours of operation, which are due to extenuating circumstances, must be discussed with a KOKUA Counselor. The Campus Shuttle offers an alternative means of transportation to those permanently-disabled students who are able to safely use the shuttle. (Shuttle operations are available during the Fall and Spring semesters only.)
What about passenger safety?
Passengers who sit in the front and rear seats must use seatbelts while riding in the van. Wheelchair users will enter the van via the ramp and their wheelchairs will be tied down with safety straps. Wheelchair users are strongly encouraged to have seatbelts installed on their wheelchairs.
What if I will not be riding during my scheduled time?
Once a van schedule is established, passengers are expected to be on time. If you are unable to meet the van at your scheduled time, we respectfully ask that you call us at 956-7612 or 956-7511 (24 hour voice mail available) regarding your delay or cancellation in advance or as soon as possible.
Questions, comments or concerns?
Should you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or information in regards to intra-campus van transportation here at UHM, please do not hesitate to contact Vanessa Ito (Counselor) at 956-7612 or any full-time KOKUA staff member.