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The
University does its best to accommodate the living arrangement of
students with disabilities. GW Housing Programs Staff
(including Community Directors and House Proctors) are
sensitive to the needs of students with disabilities and will give
prompt assistance in case of emergency.
Accessible housing for
undergraduate students with disabilities is available in both
traditional and apartment style residence halls. The University will
add appropriate furnishings to any assigned room or apartment to assist
in convenience and to assure safety.
Note: Students who require attendant care are responsible for arrangement and payment for services.
Evaluation of Housing Requests
A student’s condition must first meet the general eligibility criteria to request any accommodations as a student with an ADA
recognized impairment (see DSS Documentation Guidelines). The review of
significance of the impairment to merit consideration for a need-based
housing assignment as an accommodation further incorporates the
following questions:
- Is the impact of the condition life threatening if the request is not met?
- Is there a negative health impact if the request is not met?
- Is the request an integral component of a treatment plan for the condition in question?
Students are advised to proceed with the routine
housing selection process while this is in review. Residence halls
offer a number of amenities that suggest needs associated with many
conditions may be naturally addressed.
Accommodated Buildings
Speciallly designed and
equipped rooms with private bathrooms for physically disabled students
are available in the following residence buildings at the main campus:
- Thurston Hall
- Madison Hall
- Onassis Hall
- New Hall
- Guthridge Hall
Each building has its distinctive furnishing and equipment. Please
contact GW Housing Programs for details and
availability. Students may view representative residence hall spaces
on-line in the Home & Campus Guide.
Housing Advice
If you would like to discuss your needs
for accommodated housing, please contact Disability Support Services.
If you would like to know more about campus housing, contact GW Housing Programsr.
GW Housing Programs
John Quincy Adams House
2129 Eye Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052
Telephone: (202) 994-2552
Fax: (202) 994-0353
housing@gwu.edu
Hours: 8 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. Mon-Fri
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