Disability and Accessibility Resources

Welcome to Disability and Accessibility Resources, an administrative unit within the Division of Academic Affairs at West Virginia State University. We strive to collaborate with and empower individuals who have disabilities through efforts to eliminate barriers to access and participation within our institution when possible as well as coordinate accessibility, accommodations and related resources that enable equal access to an education, our programs and services and university life. On behalf of the staff of Disability and Accessibility Resource, we look forward to working with you during your time at West Virginia State University.

West Virginia State University recognizes its obligations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. The President of West Virginia State University has designated the authority for determining the necessary access options for individuals with disabilities, including students, to the staff with the Disability and Accessibility Resources administrative unit. Ensuring equal access is not the sole responsibility of the Disability and Accessibility Resources office, cooperation from the administration, faculty and staff from all departments is essential to ensuring this access is available to individuals with a disability.

If you have a documented physical or mental condition and would like assistance in determining what accessibility resources are available, please contact our office. You will find links to the various resource pages as well as the forms utilized in reporting access issues and requesting accommodations.

Referral Form

Request Accommodation Form

Student Accessibility Resources

Campus Accessibility/Compliance

Workplace Accommodations

Steps-2-Success

Reporting Disability Access Issues

Reporting Accommodation Implementation Issues

Digital Accessibility Exception Request Form

Registering Concerns/Objections to Accommodations

Policy – Access for Individuals with Disabilities

Michael Casey, MS, CRC, ADACC, LCAS
Director of Disability Resources
ADA Coordinator/504 Compliance Officer

Email: ada@wvstateu.edu
Phone: (304) 766-3083
Text: (681) 553-0850

Office: 117 Sullivan Hall East
Mailing Address: 117 Sullivan Hall East, PO Box 1000, Institute, WV 25112

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

West Virginia State University (WVSU) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities.

Employment:
WVSU does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations.

Effective Communication:
WVSU will, upon request, provide auxiliary aids and services leading to effective communication for people with disabilities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments.

Modifications to Policies and Procedures:
WVSU will make reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs, services, and activities. For example, people with service animals are welcomed in WVSU facilities, even where pets and other animals are prohibited.

Requesting Resources:
To request an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures complete the online form available by clicking here. For information about options or the request process contact Michael Casey at ada@wvstateu.edu or 304-766-3083. Recommended request timelines are: for an activity or event this should be at least 10 days before the scheduled date, for academic courses it should be 2 weeks prior to the start date of the course, or for housing accommodations, it should be 4 weeks prior to the housing application deadline.

Reporting concerns or issues:
Send reports of disability access feedback and concerns to Michael Casey at ada@wvstateu.edu, call (304) 766-3083, text (681) 533-0850, or utilize the online form by clicking here. Students or employees who experience issues with implementation of approved accommodations should contact Michael Casey using the contact above or utilize the online form by clicking here.

Grievances:
Send grievances regarding disability discrimination to Dr Carolyn Stuart, Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, at carolyn.stuart@wvstateu.edu or 304-204-4018.