Disability Access
Students with disabilities are entitled to non-discrimination and reasonable accommodations. SSS provides accessible programs, services, and reasonable accommodations for any student with a documented, qualifying disability as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 mandate that educational institutions provide students with disabilities the necessary accommodations to ensure equal access to all academic and co-curricular programs and services. For more information visit the ADA website.
Getting Started
When to Request Accommodations
Students wishing to request accommodations must do so according to the following guidelines:
1. NEW STUDENTS must self-identify and provide documentation of the disability from a qualified professional. Once accepted into Georgia Highlands College, this should be done as soon as possible.
2. NEW STUDENTS needing use of special equipment, assistance obtaining interpreters/captionists, texts in alternate media (such as Braille), and arrangements to accommodate personal attendants, must request services ONE SEMESTER PRIOR to anticipated enrollment.
3. RETURNING STUDENTS needing use of special equipment, assistance obtaining interpreters or captionists, texts in alternate media (such as Braille), and arrangements to accommodate personal attendants, must request services DURING PRIORITY REGISTRATION.
4. ALL STUDENTS must request an accommodation letter and supply Disability Access with their class schedule for each semester. It is recommended that students do so during registration or during the first two weeks of classes each semester. Accommodations are not retroactive, so don’t wait.
Requesting services or equipment after the recommended timeframe can delay implementation of your accommodations and may not qualify as a reason to file for a hardship withdrawal or grade appeal.
