Access Orientation
Meeting with an Accessibility Resources Program Advisor
Accessibility Resources Orientation
When you are ready to request accommodations while at GVSU, the first step is registering with DSR at the following link Accessibility Resources Registration. You may submit and upload documentation as you are completing your online Accessibility Resources registration, or you may choose to email it to us. Once our office receives your application, we will contact you to schedule your first appointment. During this appointment, you will participate in an interactive discussion and review of your supporting documentation with an Accessibility Resources advisor.
This meeting may take up to an hour; however, we invite you to have a list of questions ready to be answered in preparation for the appointment. You must have documentation that supports your request for accommodations. However, if you do not have it during the appointment, that is fine. The discussion can occur, and we will give you time to gather the information needed. An Accessibility Resources advisor can direct you to the forms on our website that you may conveniently utilize for clarification and documentation for a disability.
The appointment covers the policies and procedures that the Accessibility Resources office adheres to and the requests being made for accommodations. We also send you the documents we use in our office, i.e., testing information, recording agreements instructions for utilizing adaptive technology.
If you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment in-person, virtually, or by phone, please call the Accessibility Resources office at (616) 331-2490 or email us at [email protected].
Our office will be available for appointments throughout the summer. Drop-in appointments are available during orientation days.Accessibility Resources will be attending the morning Orientation Resource Fair to answer general questions.
Orientation Day drop-in appointments are available from 1:00 p.m. until 4:30p.m. and in the Blue Connection building, room 215 ( 2nd floor). Our expert Accessibility Resources advisors will work with you to ensure you are ready to begin your academic journey as a Laker.
Support Throughout the Academic Year
- Now that your accommodations are in place, your Accessibility Resources advisor is still here to help you, answer questions and guide you toward success.
- Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly appointments are available to check in with us.
- Accessibility Resources can help you learning skills, organization or time management skills.
- Accessibility Resources can help you with career exploration and career readiness.
- If you need help with assistive technology, Accessibility Resources staff can help get your devices ready to go.
