Gwynedd Mercy University AY2022-2023 Graduate Academic Catalog
Accessibility Services
Gwynedd Mercy University intends for all students accepted into an academic program to have equal access and opportunity to effectively reach their academic and personal goals . Within the bounds of its resources , Gwynedd Mercy University will provide reasonable accommodations to meet the challenges and needs of students with a qualified disability . The Office of Accessibility Services works to coordinate with faculty , staff , and administration to meet the needs of students who have a qualified disability . In addition , Gwynedd Mercy University regularly convenes a University-wide Accessibility Awareness Committee dedicated to identifying barriers of accessibility that prohibit persons with disabilities from experiencing equal access to educational opportunities at Gwynedd Mercy University .
At the time of a student ’ s acceptance to Gwynedd Mercy University , or anytime thereafter , a request can be made for accommodations pertaining to learning , psychological , and / or physical disabilities . This request must be made by the student directly to the Director of Accessibility Services . Requests must be made by the student to the Office of Accessibility services in person , by email , or by receipt of the GMercyU Accommodation Application . Other forms of contact such as phone calls or disclosure to other University staff or faculty are not recognized as requests for accommodations . A student who selfidentifies as having a disability and requests accommodations is responsible for submitting appropriate documentation and following the procedures as listed on the Accessibility Support web page . No accommodation can be made by Gwynedd Mercy University without completing this process .
All information provided to the Director of Accessibility Services is , in accordance with FERPA , confidential . It is important to allow sufficient time for administrative processing of the application ( this may be four to six weeks ). In addition , accommodation requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis , and accommodations are based on each student ' s individual and unique needs .
Staff and location : Director of Accessibility Services 215-646-7300 , extension 21014
accessibilityservices @ gmercyu . edu Location : Student Success Center , 2
nd floor , Keiss Library
Accessibility Services Grievance Procedure Grievances falling under the scope of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 , and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 , and the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 should be made according to the following procedure . This procedure is applicable only to students who have previously registered with Accessibility Services , regardless of their experience in the classroom to date . A student who has a grievance / concern regarding their disability status , accommodations / modifications , or lack thereof , the “ reasonableness ” presented by the University , or any decisions based on their presentation by faculty , staff or a department ; or has been subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of disability should first contact the Director of Accessibility Services . The Director may be able to assist in the informal resolution of the issue , and / or serve as a liaison to the faculty / staff member or department . In instances which directly involve the Director as an integral party to the grievance / concern , the student should contact the Dean of Student Success for attempts at informal mediation / negotiation . To increase the likelihood of successful resolution , such processes must be initiated at the time of conflict . If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of this process , they may proceed to a Formal Complaint . Retaliation against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation , or a grievance
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