About Access@West
Members
Joshua Ivanov, Information Technology
Charlie Jordan, Student Affairs, Technology Support & Development, Ad Hoc
Adele Darr, Student Affairs, Disability Resource Center
Eric Morin, Student Affairs, Technology Support & Development/DRC
Brenda Starck, Student Affairs, Technology Support & Development
Sharon Smith, Director, TRiO Academic Achievement Center
Dianne Douglas, Office of Equal Opportunity, Accessibility Compliance
Jason Johnson, Fletcher Library
Laura Franklin, Student Affairs, Disability Resource Center
Russell Flaherty, Financial & Support Services
Mission Statement
We provide fully integrated and accessible technological resources for students with disabilities.
Access@West - Accessibility and Adaptive Technology Vision Statement
We provide leadership and awareness within the ASU West community in promoting the principles of universally accessible design to ensure full participation by students with disabilities.
Universal Design
Universal design is "the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design." (Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University).
Functions of Access@West - Accessibility and Adaptive Technology
- Research, acquire and install specialized applications for use by students and/or faculty to provide a fully integrated environment for students with disabilities.
- Assist students in obtaining the services and support needed to succeed.
- Advise Disability Resource Center on specific needs for students.
- Interact with departments to ensure campus-wide integration.