Student Accommodation Appeal Procedure
Saginaw Valley State University's Office of Accessibility Resources and Accommodations (ARA) has the responsibility to recommend and arrange accommodations for students with disabilities. A formal appeal process is available to students who believe accommodations have been denied, the recommended accommodation is not appropriate or their rights have been violated. Although there is no time limit for filing a complaint, mediation and resolutions will be for current or on-going situations. This appeal procedure shall not be used in situations wherein a faculty member has alleged the recommended accommodation would pose a fundamental alteration. Rather, the Fundamental Alteration Procedure https://www.svsu.edu/access/accommodations/fundamentalalterationprocedure/ shall be used.
SVSU is committed to ensuring equal access to students who experience disabilities. The university complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended.
Procedure
The student should first discuss the problem with the Director of the ARA Office, Dr. Shawn Wilson, swilson@svsu.edu.
If the situation cannot be resolved informally or if the student is not satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, an appeal may be filed, in writing, to the ADA Coordinator. The appeal may be brief but must be specific in identifying the problematic situation, the parties involved and possible solutions.
ADA Coordinator
Corrie piotrowski
cpiotrow@svsu.edu
(989) 964-2253
A review of the situation will typically commence within three working days. The ADA Coordinator or designee will appoint an investigator(s) to review the complaint.
A full report will be filed by the investigator(s) with the ADA Coordinator.
The ADA Coordinator will render a decision within three working days of receipt of the report and notify the student in writing.
Facts & Questions
At any time students may contact the Office of Civil Rights to seek assistance.
Denver Office, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582
Phone: (303) 844-5695
Fax: (303) 844-5756
TDD: (800) 877-8339
Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov
If a complaint is brought by a student regarding the denial of an accommodation for an ongoing class, then the decision of the ARA to provide or deny said accommodation shall be implemented until such time as a formal resolution is achieved.
Faculty issues with decisions regarding accommodation of students with disabilities should be referred to the Director of Accessibility Resources and Accommodations.
CONTACT US.
Shawn Wilson,
Director of Accessibility Resources and Accommodations
Wickes 260
swilson@svsu.edu
(989) 964-7000
Ryan McCracken,
Associate Director of Accessibility Resources and Accommodations
Wickes 260
rmmccrac@svsu.edu
(989) 964-7000
Morgan Clark, Access and Accommodation Generalist
Wickes 260
mebarnha@svsu.edu
(989) 964-7000