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Dr. Eric Fishon
IDA Ambassador · Dr. Disruptor Network
This graduation weekend app was built with one purpose in mind — no one should be left behind on one of the most important days of their life. Every detail, every map, every accessible link, every tap-to-call phone number exists because access to information IS accessibility.
Dr. Eric Fishon is graduating from the UF College of Education with an Education Specialist degree and a Graduate Certificate in Disabilities and Society — and he's not done yet. His mission is to leave a legacy on campus that continues to help people with disabilities long after he walks across that stage.
As an IDA Ambassador championing invisible disabilities awareness through the Dr. Disruptor Network, Dr. Fishon believes the world works better when everyone can participate in it fully. This app is a living example of that belief.
🏆 Capstone Project
Inclusive Game Day
Making UF game days accessible and welcoming for fans of all abilities — because the stadium experience should belong to everyone.
🏈 Visit InclusiveGameDay.com
"When we design for the margins, we improve life at the center."
— The Curb Cut Effect
— The Curb Cut Effect
12:30 PM
Doors Open — O'Connell Center opens to graduates and guests
⚠️ 1:00 PM
Latest Arrival — ALL graduates MUST be inside. No exceptions. Plan for parking.
1:30 PM
Processional Begins — Ceremony officially starts
⚠️ GradPass arriving April 27th! Monitor your email — screenshot or print it. QR code is scanned as you walk across the stage.
Enter Gate 4 — Assemble in the Practice Court inside Gate 4
Regalia required — Cap and gown must be worn
GradPass — Download to Wallet, screenshot, or print. Check Gatorlink email, search "UF Commencements" from Jason Degen. Check Spam/Junk if missing.
Help table inside Gate 4 for GradPass issues. No GradPass? You'll get a blank index card.
Charge your phone before leaving
Enter Gate 1 — Faces Gale Lemerand Drive
Arrive early — Parking fills fast, budget extra time
📍 O'Connell Center — University of Florida
North Lot & Parking Garage — Adjacent to O'Connell Center. First come, first served.
ADA Parking — Reserved spots in O'Connell lot and garage ground floor. Must have proper license plate or window tag.
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Parking Info & Mapcommencement.ufl.edu/…/parking/
🏟️O'Connell Center Parkingoconnellcenter.ufl.edu/…/parking/
📄 Friday Campus-Wide Commencement Venue Map
🗺️ Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — Venue Diagram (Friday)
📋 Request Accommodations
Graduates: Fill out the accessibility request form so the team can prepare for your specific needs. UF works with the Disability Resource Center to appropriately serve you.
Guests: Arrangements are in place for all campus visitors during graduation weekend. See venue details below.
🏟️ Stephen C. O'Connell Center
Seating for wheelchairs and limited mobility — ask an usher at entry to be directed. First come, first served, cannot be reserved.
ADA Parking: Reserved spots in O'Connell Center lot and garage ground floor. Must have proper license plate or window tag. First come, first served.
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O'Connell Center ADA MapADA Standard Map — oconnellcenter.ufl.edu
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Guest Relations — Tap to Call352-392-5500 · O'Connell Center
🏈 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Wheelchair and limited mobility seating available — ask an usher at entry. First come, first served.
ADA Parking: Reserved spots in designated areas. Must have proper license plate or window tag.
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Stadium Parking Mapcommencement.ufl.edu/…/charts-diagrams--maps/
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Gator Ticket Office — Tap to Call352-375-4683 x6800
🎭 Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Disabled parking spots in the surface lot, inside and outside the parking garage. See parking map for details.
Must have proper license plate or window tag for all ADA spots.
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Phillips Center Accessibilityperformingarts.ufl.edu/about/accessibility/
📍Phillips Center Contact & Parkingperformingarts.ufl.edu/about/contact-us/
🚌 Shuttle Accommodations
Friday only — 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM to/from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Two routes with ADA-accessible Campus Connector buses equipped for wheelchairs and walkers.
Full route map and shuttle stops will appear on the Parking & Shuttles page in April.
🅿️ All Parking Info
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Full Commencement Parking Guidecommencement.ufl.edu/…/parking/
🗺️All Charts, Diagrams & Mapscommencement.ufl.edu/…/charts-diagrams--maps/
📬 Contact — UF Commencement Office
Jason Degen — Director of Commencements
Tigert Hall · PO Box 113175 · Gainesville, FL 32611
✉️ UF-Commencement@ufl.edu
Tigert Hall · PO Box 113175 · Gainesville, FL 32611
✉️ UF-Commencement@ufl.edu
📍 Stephen C. O'Connell Center
📱 Watch for a text & email! University Photography will contact you about selfie check-in for your graduation photos. Save their info so you don't miss it.
📷 University Photography, Inc.
📍 5030 Watermelon Road, Northport, Alabama 35473
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205-391-9500
Tap to call University Photography
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jamie@universitygradphoto.com
Tap to email Jamie
📱 Selfie Check-In Text Number
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+1 (405) 851-4858
Networx — tap to call · they will text & email you to register for selfie check-in
Watch for a text message AND email from University Photography about selfie check-in
Register through their link to access all of your graduation photos
Questions? Email jamie@universitygradphoto.com or call 205-391-9500
"When we design for the margins, we improve life at the center."
The Curb Cut Effect is a powerful idea: when cities added curb cuts to sidewalks for wheelchair users, it turned out everyone benefited — parents with strollers, delivery workers, cyclists, travelers with luggage. Designing for people with disabilities makes the world better for all of us.
Universal Design is the principle that environments, products, and technology should be usable by all people — regardless of age, ability, or circumstance — without the need for adaptation or specialized design.
This app is built on that principle.
Every feature here — accessible maps, ADA parking details, clickable phone numbers, mobility seating info, shuttle schedules — was built so that no one gets left behind on one of the most important days of their life. When we make graduation accessible, we make the celebration whole.
🎓 Dr. Eric Fishon is an IDA Ambassador championing invisible disabilities awareness through the Dr. Disruptor Network — because the world works better when everyone can participate in it fully.
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Invisible Disabilities Association
Millions of people live with conditions others can't see — chronic illness, pain, mental health, and more. Help raise awareness and support those who fight invisible battles every day.
💙 Donate to IDA — Dr. Fishon's Ambassador Page
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College Recognition Ceremoniescommencement.ufl.edu/…/college-recognition-ceremonies/
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Doctoral Commencement Ceremonycommencement.ufl.edu/…/doctoral-commencement-ceremony/
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Degree-Specific Ceremoniescommencement.ufl.edu/…/degree-specific-ceremonies/
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Graduation Week AppInteractive Commencement App — commencement.ufl.edu/spring/resources/
🎓 For Candidates
📍 Gate 12 — North East side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Between Yon Hall and the pool behind the Florida Gym.
Between Yon Hall and the pool behind the Florida Gym.
5:00 PM — Security screening begins at Gate 12
5:30 PM — Seating on the field begins
You will be provided a water bottle and a copy of the 2025 Master, Specialist & Bachelor Commencement Program before entering the screening area
Mobility needs: The Yon Hall elevator will be staffed to provide access to the candidate screening area from the Yon Hall/pool level
👨👩👧 For Family & Friends
5:30 PM — Stadium doors open for guests. Head there while your candidate gets lined up!
⚠️ Bag Policy: Bags must be clear and no larger than 12" x 6" x 12"
🗺️ Venue Diagram
📄 Spring 2025 Commencement Venue Diagram — Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
📍 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — University of Florida
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COE Graduation Websiteeducation.ufl.edu/graduation/
🌸UF Spring Commencementcommencement.ufl.edu/spring/
📦Commencement Resourcescommencement.ufl.edu/spring/resources/
📋Ceremony Programscommencement.ufl.edu/past-programs/
♿Accessibility Infocommencement.ufl.edu/…/accessibility/
🅿️Parking Infocommencement.ufl.edu/…/parking/
🗺️Campus Map PDFFriday Commencement Venue Diagram
📺All Livestream Linkscommencement.ufl.edu/…/live-stream-links/
📅College Recognition Ceremoniescommencement.ufl.edu/…/college-recognition-ceremonies/
📜Doctoral Commencement Ceremonycommencement.ufl.edu/…/doctoral-commencement-ceremony/
🏅Degree-Specific Ceremoniescommencement.ufl.edu/…/degree-specific-ceremonies/
📱Graduation Week Interactive Appcommencement.ufl.edu/spring/resources/
💙Donate — Dr. Fishon's IDA Ambassador Pagesecure.givelively.org/donate/invisible-disabilities-association/…
🌤️Gainesville Weather Forecastforecast.weather.gov — Gainesville, FL