<p>I was wondering if anyone knows if there is handicap parking on or near the academy? We are taking my son to 2nd session NASS and I will have my handicap sign with me and was hoping to get close to Academy since I have difficulty walking. Thanks for any help.</p>
<p>I found this on the USNA Security Website:</p>
<p>Q: I am handicapped and have a handicapped placard. Is there any way I can drive onto the Yard?</p>
<p>A: Yes, you can enter through Gate 1. After a vehicle inspection you will be authorized access.</p>
<p>(<a href="http://www.usna.edu/SecuInfoPers/FAQS.htm%5B/url%5D">http://www.usna.edu/SecuInfoPers/FAQS.htm</a>)</p>
<p>Along those lines- does anyone know of a place to rent a wheelchair around the academy area? (for one of the grandmothers- who, after being a Navy Wife for 30years, refuses to sit this one out)- but all the walking (especially in hot, humid weather) might be a bit much-
any advice would be appreciated!</p>
<p>Well, this is REALLY reaching back into the memory banks...</p>
<p>IIRC, there are handicapped parking spaces in the Midstore parking lot and by the Visitor's Center. Hopefully Wheelah or one of the current Mids will be able to confirm/debunk/clarify.</p>
<p>As for the wheelchair, I suggest you bring one. I just don't think they have facilities to lend those out. WAY too much going on. I may be wrong (I hope I am), but I think you may be stuck here.</p>
<p>No joke on the heat and humidity, though. BRUTAL. I strongly recommend a CamelBak filled with ice water. Has saved my tail at Disney and Sea World more times than I care to count.</p>
<p>ETA: RTFP, Zaphod! RTFP! :rolleyes:</p>
<p>Sorry. Thought you meant AT USNA. </p>
<p>I do not recall anywhere in Annapolis where a wheelchair can be rented (nowhere obvious, at any rate), but there has to be SOMEWHERE. You may want to try a Google search for Annapolis Wheelchair Rental. I STRONGLY recommend reserving one ahead of time, and CONFIRMING that reservation.</p>
<p>Call the good folks at the Annapolis Conference and Visitor's Bureau, they have been very helpful. Bet they know where you can get a wheelchair.</p>
<p>888-302-2852</p>
<p>Z and SS- thanks so much! Appreciate the info!</p>
<p>It's a government facility . . . there are many handicapped parking spaces throughout. Although some could have used re-painting as of last fall.
There are handicapped parking spaces alongside the street in the town also.</p>
<p>Thanks for all the parking help!</p>