Accessibility in Western Michigan housing?

Western Michigan University offers comprehensive accessible housing options for students who use wheelchairs or have other mobility needs. Their residence halls feature specially designed rooms with wider doorways, accessible bathrooms, and lowered switches and fixtures to accommodate students with physical disabilities. You'll find these accommodations across multiple residence halls on campus, giving you choices for your living arrangements.

The university's Disability Services for Students office works directly with Housing and Residence Life to ensure your specific needs are met. They can help coordinate room assignments and necessary modifications before you arrive on campus. Most first-year residence halls, including Valley buildings and Western Heights, have elevator access and accessible entrances with automatic doors.

When you apply for housing at Western Michigan University, you can indicate your accessibility needs on the housing application. The housing staff will work with you to find the best placement based on your specific requirements. Some rooms include roll-in showers, adjustable beds, and adequate turning space for wheelchairs. Personal care assistants can also be accommodated if needed.

Accessible rooms are typically located near elevators and building entrances for convenient access. The surrounding campus areas feature accessible pathways, ramps, and automatic doors. Western Michigan's campus transportation system is also fully accessible, with wheelchair lifts on all buses to help you navigate between residence halls and academic buildings.

To secure accessible housing, contact Western Michigan's Housing office early in the application process. They recommend reaching out as soon as you're admitted to discuss your specific needs and begin the accommodation process. This early communication helps ensure the most appropriate housing assignment and any necessary room modifications are ready before move-in day.