We're here to enhance access for students, faculty, staff and guests with disabilities. We help provide effective, reasonable accommodations, educating the campus community and promoting equal access and opportunity in the process.
Whether you're visiting our webpages as a prospective student or family member, or as a guest of the university, the information here will be useful and provide insight into our mission.
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS CURRENT STUDENTS Faculty
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The Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, ensures that individuals with disabilities are able to participate in all programs and services offered by entities receiving federal assistance.
Florida Gulf Coast University, under the guidelines of federal legislation, provides access to activities, programs and services to students, faculty, staff and guests with disabilities.
Access the ADA homepage for more information.
Mission
In accordance with the mission of Florida Gulf Coast University, and under the guidelines of federal legislation, Adaptive Services provides access to activities, programs and services to students, faculty, staff and guests with disabilities. Individuals with a documented disability will be provided reasonable accommodations and services that will supplement their learning styles and aid them in becoming academically, professionally and personally successful.
Vision
Adaptive Services promotes diversity and self-advocacy, and stresses the importance of learned knowledge and service to the community. Each individual receiving assistance will be guided to become more independent and successful learners, while being given opportunities to reach their full potential.
Student Accessibility Resource Manual
Adaptive Services Policies, Accommodations and Services. Updated 2018
Adaptive Services
Student and Community Counseling Center
10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL 33965
239-590-7956
239-590-7975
adaptive@fgcu.edu
Mon-Thurs: 7:30am-7:00pm
Fri: 7:30am-5:00pm
*Our office will be closed when the university is closed
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm
We've Moved!
Adaptive Services' new location is in the Student and Community Counseling Center, located behind Seidler Hall and next to the Little Eagles Learning Center. We are on the first floor, and first door on your right.
Faculty and Staff Employee Accommodations
Employees of Florida Gulf Coat University can request reasonable accommodations and services related to a disability by contacting Adaptive Services and setting up an appointment. Information on the process and required forms can be found in the Faculty/Staff Resource Guide. Supervisors are required to refer any employee requesting assistance to Adaptive Services for determination of the reasonable accommodations and subsequent procedures.
Faculty and Staff Resource Guide 2019
Office Staff
