Rush is committed to caring for and supporting people with disabilities and their families. We offer a safe, accommodating and respectful care environment.
If you would like help with any of our services, contact Rush Disability Access by phone at (312) 942-1999 or email at disability_access@rush.edu, or you can fill out our patient intake form. A member of our team will contact you within two business days to help coordinate your needs.
To learn more about specific Rush clinical resources for patients with disabilities or to schedule an appointment with an inclusive care provider, please visit our Disability+ Care page.
A discounted rate of $10 for valet parking is available to people with disabilities.
Curbside valet service is available at the following parking entrances:
If you would like a wheelchair or an aide to assist you, these resources can be requested at the building locations above.
Designated parking for people with disabilities is available on the fourth and fifth floor levels of Section A in Rush's parking garage and on every floor near the elevators of the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building parking garage. A valid disability license plate or placard must be visible.
Learn more about parking at Rush.
The following ADA-accessible Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train stations are adjacent to the Medical Center campus:
The following CTA bus routes include stops at or near Rush:
provides weekday, rush-hour service between Plainfield and downtown Chicago. Inbound buses stop at Harrison St. and Paulina St. in the morning. Outbound buses stop in the afternoon.
Learn more about public transportation near Rush.
Rush provides access to service animals whenever possible. Please read our full service animal policy at the link below to learn about handler responsibilities and how we can accommodate your needs.
There is a pet relief station located on the grassy area at the west end of the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building along S. Ashland Ave.
Learn more about Rush’s service animal policy.
To request a sign language interpreter and/or real-time captioning services, please use the following contact information:
A member of our team will contact you within two business days to help coordinate your needs.
Learn more about interpreter services at Rush.
Coming to the hospital can be particularly stressful and overwhelming if you or your loved one has an intellectual or developmental disability. Rush offers customized services to help make sure you have a positive experience here.
We offer the following services:
To take advantage of any of these services, please contact:
Kevin Irvine
(312) 942-1999
disability_access@rush.edu
A member of our team will contact you within two business days to help coordinate your needs.
Contact Rush disability access.
