Accessibility at UNG - The University of North Georgia Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Footer Accessibility at UNG Welcome to the University of North Georgia's (UNG) source for accessibility information with a single point of access to pertinent guidance regarding resources across UNG. Accessibility acknowledges the intersectional identities, experiences, and needs of our whole campus community, which is consistent with UNG's Vision, Mission, and Values It extends beyond the requirements for legally required accommodations for faculty, staff, and students. Everyone can bring their complete selves to campus and have the chance to flourish when there is accessibility. Note: If there is concern about imminent danger or experiencing a critical issue, contact Public Safety or call 706-864-1500 Report an Issue For any concerns, barriers, or questions regarding accessibility, contact: Student Accessibility Services if related to students ADA Coordinator if related to employees or general public Accessibility and ADA Resources UNG makes every effort to provide equal access to educational and employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), as well as other applicable state and local laws and university policy. For Students Accommodation Information Student Accessibility Center Guidelines Office Time Request ACTT Center Test Request Request a Captionist or Interpreter Request a note taker or volunteer ADA Grievance Procedure Title IX Protections for Pregnant and Parenting Online Student Accessibility Services Information For Faculty and Staff ADA Workplace Accommodations Student Accessibility Services: Faculty Accessibility Resources Distance Education & Technology Integration: Faculty Accessibility Resources Title IX Protections for Pregnant and Parenting For All Accessible Events & Programs Checklist Communication,Access, Realtime Translation (CART) Services Parent and Caretaker Resources Animals on Campus Policy Accessible Electronic & Information Technology Policy Emergency Preparedness Resources Public Safety offers evacuation (EVAC) chairs to individuals needing assistance during evacuations when there are mobility needs. Training regarding the EVAC chairs is offered through emergency preparedness resources ADA Training Those seeking training in ADA, email Michael McLeod Maps for ADA Accessible Areas Blue Ridge Campus Cumming Campus Dahlonega Campus Gainesville Campus Oconee Campus Digital Accessibility Creating and maintaining accessible technology that is perceivable, operable, and understandable for all is an o ngoing UNG responsibility and priority. In alignment with the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents accessibility guidelines and Section 508 standards , our UNG prioritizes digital accessibility as a cornerstone of our communications. Our Accessible Digital and Electronic Technology Policy strives to make electronic and information technology resources accessible to all UNG students, faculty, staff, and the general public, regardless of disability. If you have trouble accessing content on the ung.edu website or other affiliated UNG platforms, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at ada@ung.edu . Be sure to include the following in your email to the ADA Coordinator: Your full name, phone number and email address The web address (URL) of the digital content that you are having issues accessing Detailed description of accessibility issues you are having. If you are using assistive technology, give us details about the technology you are using and how you are using it - this will allow us to try and duplicate your problem. Resources World Wide Web Consortium: Accessibility Fundamentals Section 508: Create Accessible Digital Content Microsoft: Accessibility Fundamentals Training Southeast ADA Center: PDFs and Basic Accessibility Techniques Microsoft: Create accessible PDFs Adobe: Acrobat Accessibility Checker Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Deque: aXe extension Webaim: WAVE tool W3C: a11y Tools list