Welcome to the Student Accessibility Resource Center! The Student Accessibility Resource Center partners with students, faculty and staff to facilitate disability access essential to advancing an inclusive campus experience. Access and accommodations ensure equal opportunity for students with disabilities to participate in all of the programs, activities and services designed to transform our students into global citizens.
The steps for requesting disability-related accommodations are located on the Receiving Services tab of our website.
Have questions? Give us a call on the Statesboro campus (912) 478-1566 or at our number for the Armstrong and Liberty campuses at (912) 344-2572.
Accessibility & Inclusion Services
Whether you’re seeking support, recognizing advocacy, or reporting a barrier, the Dean of Students Office is here to promote accessibility and inclusion for all students. Use the links below to apply for accommodations, nominate individuals making a difference, or report accessibility concerns across campus.
How to Receive Services
What You Need to Do to Receive Services
- Self-identify to the Student Accessibility Resource Center (SARC). Complete the Application for Services form on our website to begin the registration process for services.
- Meet with a disability service provider (in person, through a virtual meeting, or by phone) to discuss your accommodation needs.
- Compile documentation of your condition/diagnosis and provide it to SARC. You can find specific documentation guidelines on the University System of Georgia’s website. Helpful information may include medical records, psychoeducational testing, and school records such as IEPs. Every request is considered on a case-by-case basis.
What the Student Accessibility Resource Center Will Do
- We will meet with the student (in person, through a virtual meeting, or by phone) to discuss accommodation needs on campus.
- SARC will conduct a comprehensive review of the submitted documentation. If a system review is necessary, we will forward the documentation to the Regents Center for Learning Disorders (RCLD).
- If additional documentation is needed, SARC staff members will guide students in understanding appropriate types of documentation and information needed to conduct the accommodation review.
- Once the review process is completed, the student will be notified by email regarding the review outcome.
- Accommodations approved by SARC staff only apply to Georgia Southern University.
Documentation Guidelines
In order to establish disability status and eligibility for disability services, institutions of the University System of Georgia require documentation from a qualified evaluator that:
a) attests to the presence of a disabling condition as defined by the ADA and
b) demonstrates substantial limitations impacting performance in the academic environment when compared to most people in the general population.
Documentation is used to determine eligibility for disability services, as well as to inform accommodation decision-making. General documentation guidelines pertain to all disabilities. The following are provided to guide evaluators, students, and family members as they seek to document a disability under the ADA.
FAQs
We are located on the second floor of Cone Hall on the Statesboro campus and on the second floor of the Memorial College Center on the Armstrong campus. The Armstrong campus also serves students on the Liberty campus.
Our office does not perform the evaluations. However, students who would like to have a full, psychoeducational evaluation can meet with one of our professional staff members to facilitate that process.
Our office is responsible for assisting students in the implementation of accommodations for which they are eligible. We ensure that students with conditions affecting their access to academics, classrooms, buildings, housing, or any other aspect of campus life have an equal opportunity to participate as any other student. This is achieved through a variety of accommodations and services. Some of these services include: accommodation letters for faculty, test proctoring services, provision of books in alternate formats, note-taking accommodations, equipment loans, remote captioning services, sign language interpreters, early registration, and faculty consultation. Accommodations are determined on an individualized basis.
In order to receive services, you need to voluntarily declare that you have a disability by filling out the Application for Services. SARC will then contact you to schedule a meeting with one of our staff members. Students are responsible for providing documentation of a disability. The Board of Regents’ documentation standards can be found on their webpage.
Have your doctor/medical provider complete the Housing form: Housing Accommodations Request Form. This form is not an online form. It should be printed, filled out by the licensed treatment provider and returned to SARC as noted on the form.
We provide services for students with a variety of conditions that affect their daily college life including: Acquired Brain Injuries, ADD or AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Hearing Impairment, Learning Disabilities, Mobility Impairment, Psychological Disorders, Systemic Medical Disorders and Visual Impairment. If you’re not sure if you have a disability, please schedule an appointment to meet with one of our professional staff members for a consultation.
There are several ways that a student can receive a full psychoeducational evaluation. If you would like to be evaluated, please schedule an appointment to meet with one of our professional staff members who will guide you through that process.
The Student Accessibility Resource Center does not provide any type of services related to medication. Please schedule an appointment to meet with one of our professional staff members who will refer you to appropriate on- or off-campus resources.
The Student Accessibility Resource Center offers one-on-one appointments to best serve student needs. If you are ready to meet with us, call our Statesboro office at 912-478-1566 or our Armstrong office at 912-344-2572. We offer in-person, virtual, and phone meetings, and appointments typically last between thirty minutes and one hour.
Our office does not offer specific tutoring. The Academic Success Center offers a variety of tutoring and workshop services. However, our professional staff members are available to meet with students individually to help ensure their specific needs/goals are being addressed.
You may view the Board of Regents standards for documentation of disabilities. In most cases, documentation from a licensed professional is needed. Please contact our office to schedule a first visit if you have further questions.
Bringing a copy of your most recent documentation from a licensed professional to your first visit will be helpful. However, please make an appointment to meet with one of our our disability service providers if you need assistance with obtaining documentation.