How to Get 
    Around 
MIT        

 

 

 

{ Source : [https://accessibility.mit.edu] }

 

Help out your community by asking for more jobs for like student notetaker. These are types of accommodations for physical DAS.  If you take clear notes and you're interested in serving as a paid note taker, contact DAS at das-student@mit.edu

 

For Specific Inquiries, or To Generally Explore and Meeting your Needs (or the needs of a Student) you can Set up an appointment with a DAS by contacting das-student@mit.edu or calling 617-253-1674.

https://studentlife.mit.edu/das

Accommodations Statement and Guidelines Mentioned

https://studentlife.mit.edu/sds/students

 

Digital Accessibility

https://studentlife.mit.edu/das/accessibility/digital-accessibility

 

Physical Accessibility

Going to be honest, MIT has a lot of stairs and steps it can be shocking in its accessibility at times. This isn’t to say that resources aren’t available.

A Comprehensive Campus Map, including all ramps, lifts, and elevator locations is Available Here:

https://web.mit.edu/campus-map/pdf/mit-accessibility-color-current.pdf

*See

Psych Accessibility

 

Student Groups

American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Club	https://engage.mit.edu/student_community?club_id=52617	https://github.mit.edu/goretkin/mitasl-constitution/blob/master/constitution.md	Altruism, DAS. MIT Wellbeing
Disabled@MIT	https://engage.mit.edu/student_community?club_id=53332	https://engage.mit.edu/disabled/	Altruism, DAS. MIT Wellbeing

 

 

 

Chronic Conditions & Allergies

Celiac Disease or If you really need things to be Gluten-Free

{ Source : [https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/glutenfree_at_mit/] }

Carpel Tunnel

{ Source : [https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/mine-hands-are-broken/] }

 

According to https://medlinks.mit.edu/medlinks-kit-supplies

{ Source : [https://medlinks.mit.edu] }

Individual Doses of Over-the-Counter Medications

• Acetaminophen (generic Tylenol)
• Bismuth subsalicylate (generic Pepto-Bismol)
• Diphenhydramine (generic Benadryl)
• Guaifenesin dextromethorphan (generic Robitussin)
• Ibuprofen (generic Advil)
• Phenylephrine (generic Sudafed)

First Aid Supplies

• Bacitracin (like Neosporin)
• Bandages (small, patch, knuckle)
• Benzalkonium chloride wipes (for disinfecting)
• Elastic bandages (like Ace bandages)
• First aid tape (paper tape)
• Gauze pads (two sizes)
• Instant cold pack
• Instant hot pack
• Non-adhering pads (two sizes)
• Rolled gauze
• Splinter-outs (to remove splinters)

Other Supplies

• Antacids
• Cough drops
• Digital thermometer
• Disposable thermometer
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Prescription disposal pouch (if you want to safely dispose of prescription meds)
• Tampons

 

With email request for further treatment items here.

Diabetic Treatment

Maria, A (C.3) had an ingenious idea for a mailing list for people with type 1 diabetes to join email  diabetics@mit.edu 

It is for people who may need to borrow supplies for a night, are delayed in treatment, or who have a surplus of supplies that belong in the hands of someone who needs them.

 

It is to have a support network to reduce stress on individuals and their families, I hope to see more of these for various other allergies and treatment options

 

Freshman Plague

 

{ Source : [https://cambridgevet.com] }

{ Source : [https://cambridgevet.vetsfirstchoice.com] }

{ Source : [https://cambridgecatclinic.com] }

{ Source : [https://cambridgecatclinic2.securevetsource.com] }

 

 

Insurance

 

 

{ Source : [https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org] }

{ Source : [https://www.masseyeandear.org] }

{ Source : [https://massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org] }

Did you Know? MIT Used to have its own ‘MIT pharmacy’ located within the MIT Medical Facility, offering various discounts and in-house queuing. It closed in 2022. https://fnl.mit.edu/march-april-2022/on-closing-the-mit-pharmacy/

 

https://www.goodrx.com/

A handy and More Detailed guide to  MIT Medical is provided below.

https://health.mit.edu/sites/default/files/student_guide.pdf

Urgent Care

https://health.mit.edu/services/urgent-care

 

Mindfulness

{ Source : [https://at250.mit.edu] }

{ Source : [https://refs-r1.mit.edu] }

Did you Know? Each Department has their Dedicated REFS Group.
https://oge.mit.edu/student-support-development/refs/

 

{ Source : [https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/every-day-it-gets-a-little-easier/] }

 

Sleep

https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/driving_on_the_infinite/

https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/sleep-is-for-the-strong/

https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/how-to-become-a-morning-person/

{ Source : [https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/on_abnormality/] }

 

Urgent Flu Shot Clinics

{ Source : [https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/free-flu-shots/] }

https://health.mit.edu/flu

 

*See Help! For Mental Health

 

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

November Rule

{ Source : [https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/08-rules/] }

https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/trust/

https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/the-november-rule/

 

Safe Sex Positive Club is Gone

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qcd_rxCy-fbsEY0M7MDQQmYh2UteBFOBB65gamGDr0M/edit#gid=0

 

https://health.mit.edu/community/contraception-safer-sex

https://health.mit.edu/community/sexual-health

Contraceptives

For sexually active people, Listen Up!

Free condoms
Located at your dorm room’s bathrooms, asking PLEASURE, and the community Wellness Center at MIT Medical (3rd floor of building E23, from 8 am to 8 pm, Pleasure Educator can tap you in after-hours) female condoms, dental dams, and many types of lube.

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs), are also free with MIT SHIP (basically everyone) though an appointment they offer hormonal type (lasts 3-6 years) and copper type (lasts up to 12 years) again totally confidential, through Medical’s OB/GYN

Nexplanon implant
(lasts up to 4 years) An alternative to IUD, available by calling Women’s Health at Medical for Free on the Extended Insurance Plan (not ship sadly)

Diaphragm
(appointment with Primary Care or OG/GYN required, insert at will, 88% effective with proper use)

Oral contraceptives
aka “the pill” , appointment with Primary Care or OB/GYN required, ingest daily, 91% effective, Free for Generic on the extended insurance, basic plan users, can get them prescribed at MIT Medical and picked up elsewhere

Depo-Provera injection
Gotten through an appointment with Primary Care or OB/GYN required, receive every 3 months, 99% effective with proper use) Free for generic versions

Contraceptive patch
acquired through an appointment with Primary Care or OB/GYN required, replace every week, (91% effective with proper use)

Emergency contraception
 $40 fee at MIT Medical, or free for minors through your OB/GYN at MIT Medical

STI clinics
MIT Medical offers free walk-in STI clinics in partnership with PLEASURE. Every two months, subscribe to PLEASURE in general for sexual  health

All their services are very accessible and very confidential.  Walk-in clinic are at the Student Center a though blood test are at MIT Medical.  Although very rare, early treatment to STI can genuinely save your life one day

 

Pleasure

http://pleasure.mit.edu/

 

{ Source : [https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/contraception-and-safe-sex-at-mit/] }

 

CSGB http://www.csgboston.com/

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11zs-WpPnya9abZ2aFSHbRjuGKo-nZF9j-8g1rilWKS8/edit?usp=sharing

 

FOR PEOPLE WITH OB/GYNs One thing that I have been shocked to find out is that physicians can have students perform pelvic exams WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT, Talk to your doctor about this if you plan to do it some day, GCWS has given a documentary screening about this invasive loophole.