What is it?
Paratransit is the university’s on-campus transportation service that supports students with temporary or permanent mobility impairments. The service provides rides to and from academic buildings, residence halls, and other campus locations to help students access their classes and campus activities safely and efficiently.
Who uses this service?
Students use Kentucky Paratransit for a variety of reasons, including chronic illnesses, temporary physical disabilities, lower-extremity injuries, or other mobility-related conditions. While some students rely on the service throughout the semester, others may use it temporarily while recovering from a condition that affects walking or endurance.
Why does this matter for faculty?
Because the Paratransit service operates across a large and busy campus, students may occasionally arrive a few minutes late to class. Delays can occur due to factors outside of the student’s control—such as traffic, route adjustments, or driver availability. These challenges can be particularly stressful for students already managing mobility or health limitations.