Disability Support Services - Wingate University

Disability Support Services - Wingate University Disability Support Services The mission of Disability Support Services (DSS) is to ensure that eligible students have equal access to all university programs, services and facilities as they pursue their individual academic goals. DSS guides and supports institutional compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other disability rights legislation. Creating a culture of access and inclusion Wingate University recognizes that a student with a disability as anyone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The Office of Disability Support Services, located in the Academic Resource Center, seeks to reduce barriers and provide a culture of access for all students. Reasonable accommodations are individualized and confidential, and may be amended based on the nature of the disability and current functional limitations. Types of Requests Academic - Classroom, testing, and/or clinical or lab Non-academic - Housing, dining, student employment Know the Facts Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Americans with Disabilities Act Amended Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities Making the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities Kristin Wharton Executive Director of the Academic Resource Center kwharton@wingate.edu (704) 233-8366 Schedule a Meeting Akira Webb Assistant Director of the Academic Resource Center a.webb@wingate.edu (704) 233-8265 Abigail Clonts ARC Coordinator a.clonts@wingate.edu (704) 233-8271 Questions? The Office of Disability Support Services (704) 233-8271 access@wingate.edu