Accessibility vs. Accommodation

We need to make a clear distinction between accessibility and accommodation.

  • Accessibility is Proactive. It is how we respond to the needs of populations, not individuals. It is rooted in our efforts to comply with Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its later amendments.
  • Accommodation is Reactive. It is how we respond to the needs of individuals, not populations. It is rooted in our efforts to comply with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and its later amendments.

Accessibility Team

Accessibility is everyone's responsibility -- all university faculty and staff are responsible for ensuring the accessibility of the services and resources they provide.  The following people have important roles or can provide support for accessibility concerns. 


Report an Accessibility Problem

We would love to hear your suggestions about accessibility throughout campus to ensure we capture public input in the ADA Transition Plan that is underway! WSU ADA Survey
(for an alternate format of the survey email crissy.magee or call 316-978-3205).
 

Have you discovered a problem with accessibility on campus? Use this form to report the issue and we will make sure the information is passed on to the team that needs to address it. 

Please describe the issue.