Guest Information

Ceremony Seating

  • Seating will be reserved for all guests who are participating in the processional and other special guests.
  • For more information or to request special accommodations, please email inauguration@lakeforest.edu.

Accessibility Services

If you require any accommodations to participate fully in this event, please contact Kirsten Schramm, Director of Accessibility Services, at kschramm@lakeforest.edu. We kindly ask for requests to be submitted by Wednesday, April 1, to ensure arrangements can be made.

ADA Parking

  • There will be designated ADA parking available on a first-come, first-served basis, but you must display your official DMV handicapped placard if you park in an ADA parking space on campus.
  • When you arrive for Inauguration events, follow directional signage to the designated ADA parking area.

Accessible Seating

  • For the Inauguration Ceremony, wheelchair seating is available with one companion seat. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Please note: Lake Forest College is unable to furnish wheelchairs. If you have questions about accessibility for Inauguration, please email inauguration@lakeforest.edu.

For the Hearing Impaired

  • The Inauguration Ceremony will include ASL interpretation. The interpreter will be located near the stage for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • To access reserved seating in view of the interpreter, please email inauguration@lakeforest.edu.
  • The livestream will also feature live captioning.

For the Visually Impaired

  • The Inauguration Ceremony will be broadcast live with full sound on our livestream link on April 10 at 3 p.m. CST.