The policies and procedures of the University of North Georgia are designed to insure full compliance with all pertinent federal and state legislation, specifically to include Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and all subsequent amendments. They are designed to assure full consideration of both the right of the individual with a disability to be free of discriminatory action, and the right of the university to set and to maintain standards. Additionally, they form a mechanism for dispute resolution for those instances in which the usual channels have not resulted in a decision that is acceptable to both the individual and the administration of the university.
The University of North Georgia recognizes that its basic responsibility is to identify and to maintain the academic and technical standards fundamental to providing quality academic programs while ensuring the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Students with disabilities have the same responsibility as other students to:
A student with a disability has the responsibility to follow published procedures for accessing auxiliary aids and services, to include:
Students with disabilities are expected to take personal responsibility for their education at the university, such as: