Out and About at UCLA Campus

                     (Information for patients travelling to UCLA)
UCLA  campus is nestled in  beautiful Westwood area of Los Angeles. The streets are not as busy and chaotic as Los Angeles proper. The campus was founded in 1919 and stretches over 419 acres. There are some beautiful  sites and I like to observe some of the  architecturally quaint and interesting buildings on the campus and nearby. 
                  When I travel to UCLA, I usually stay at the Tiverton House.  It has about 100 rooms for patients and family visiting the Medical Center.  The Tiverton's staff are very hospitable, helpful, and friendly.  They have handicapped accessible rooms, and an accessible shuttle to take patients to the Medical Center. Request  for the shuttle needs to be made 30 minutes prior to  appointment time.  There is a library, a business room with 2 public computers/printer, a very nice sitting room and some outdoor sitting areas.  They offer free newspapers, breakfast and have a kitchen for those wishing to prepare their meals. There is also a refrigerator and shower chair in the accessible rooms.
                 Almost all nearby business are accessible and they are in close vicinity to  Tiverton House.  There are nearby restaurants that offer room delivery and a big grocery store less than half a block from the Tiverton House.    I love the food at "Native Cafe" which is close by and serves   delicious vegan food.  There is a cafe opposite the Medical Center and may be little  challenging for someone with HIBM to walk to. I  use my battery operated wheelchair  to go to my appointments, restaurants,  and tour around the campus.  Somehow it allows me to maintain some semblance of independence.
                  Good luck to you all going to the Medical Center. Please add to this blog if you have additional information that may help others.
Link to the Tiverton House.http://tivertonhouse.ucla.edu/