Accessibility
Accessibility
The Student Development Complex (SDC) provides a full range of accommodations to ensure safety, comfort, and enjoyment to all our guests.
Accessible Entrance and Seating
The SDC venues are fully accessible. Let us know about specific seating requests when you reserve or purchase tickets. We will work with you to create a comfortable, enjoyable experience.
The main entrance has an accessible sidewalk entrance. The entrance by the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena has an accessible sidewalk entrance, ramp and power doors. The entrance by the UP Health System - Portage University Center has an accessible sidewalk entrance and is equipped with power doors and an elevator to the first level.
Three additional elevators are available in the SDC. The elevators located by the ticket office and wood gym travel to the second floor. There is also an elevator in the ice arena first floor that travels to the ground floor.
Parking
There are designated parking spaces for vehicles with valid state disability parking permits adjacent to the SDC, available on a first-come basis. Additional accessible parking is available in parking lots by the Gates Tennis Center and the SDC Varsity Gym back entrance.
Accessible Restrooms
All restrooms and water fountains are accessible and located on the first and second floors. Also, an all gender restroom is available on the first floor adjacent to the ticket office.
Lactation Room
A lactation room is available for nursing mothers on the first floor adjacent to the SDC varsity gym.
Accessible Swimming Pool
A lift is available for entering and existing the lap pool. The lifeguards on duty will assist with the lift usage.
Locker Rooms
The female locker room located on the first floor has an accessible shower available with seating and a portable shower head.
A male locker room located in the ice arena ground level has an accessible shower available.
The SDC is a family oriented facility, however, currently due to no available space for a family locker room, when children of the opposite sex are in the locker room with their guardian, we ask that both parties respect the safety and privacy of others and use discretion. Bathroom stalls and curtained showers are also available for privacy. Access to the pool area for a family not needing a locker room is available by the pool office.
Courtesy Wheelchair
A courtesy wheelchair is available to assist with movement to and from seats while you are with us. To reserve a wheelchair, contact the SDC ticket office at 906-487-2073 or the SDC manager's office at 906- 487-2578.
Service Animals
Service animals assisting guests are welcome at the SDC. Please let us know when you reserve or purchase tickets so we can arrange seating.
Contact
SDC Operations
101 MacInnes Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
906-487-2578
recreation@mtu.edu
