About the University ADA Advisory Committee:

The campus-wide ADA Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the President and shall serve to advise University administration on matters of inclusion, such as accessibility and accommodations related to persons with disabilities. Committee membership shall be comprised of diverse representation of the University community at large. The Committee shall:

1. Advise the University on campus design, construction, programs and services as they relate to disability issues.
2. Review and make recommendations for action on disability issues, policies, procedures and budget to ensure a “truly accessible” educational community.
3. Monitor and report to key leaders the University’s efforts and achievements in creating a “truly accessible” educational community.
4. Advise and/or promote disability awareness and educational training.
5. Serve as liaison to respective departments, Adaptive Services and Office of Equity and Diversity on disability issues.
6. Serve as an appeals body for disability or accommodation issues in accordance with University policy.

Date amended: September 13, 2012

Contact Information:

Cori Bright-Kerrigan
Director, Adaptive Services/ ADA Coordinator
Florida Gulf Coast University
Howard Hall 143
10501 FGCU Boulevard, South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565 Phone: (239)590-7941
TTY: (239)590-7930
Fax: (239)590-7975
E-Mail: cbright@fgcu.edu

Mr. Jimmy Myers, Director
Office of Equity and Diversity
Florida Gulf Coast University
Academic Building 5, Suite 213
10501 FGCU Boulevard, South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965-6565 Phone: 239-590-1297
TTY: 239-590-711
Fax: 239-590-7407
Email: jimyers@fgcu.edu
Office of Equity and Diversity website