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A.D.A.P.T.S. (Access Disabled Assistance Program for Tech Students)
J. Denise Johnson, Assistant Dean of Students / Coordinator of Disability Services
(404)894-2561 (voice)
(404)894-1664 (TTY)
(404)894-9928 (fax)
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Tameeka Hunter
Disability Services Specialist
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Associate Dean of Students/ Director of Diversity Issues
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Home : Support Services : Students with Disabilities

WELCOME TO THE ADAPTS OFFICE

The ADAPTS Office, located in the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS), provides students with information and support regarding disabilities. Assistance is also available for meeting the requirements of ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The ADAPTS Office assists students who self-identify as having a disability. Official documentation of the disability is required to determine eligibility for accommodations or adaptations that may be helpful on campus.

Our purpose is to improve the educational development of students with disabilities and to enhance understanding and support within the Institute. By being responsive to individual needs, we assure that qualified students with disabilities have equal access to all institutional programs and services.

Our office currently serves approximately 200 students with disabilities. Examples of qualifying disabilities are:

Hearing Impairment
Visual Impairment
Mobility Impairment
Learning Disability
Attention Deficit Disorder
Cancer or other health-related illnesses
Seizure Disorder
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Brain Injury

Accommodations and services provided may include, but are not limited to:

Registration assistance
Testing accommodations
Enlarged print or Braille
Textbooks on tape or electronic format
Tutor referral
Loan of auxiliary equipment
Interpreting services
Note taking services
Removal of structural barriers
Accessible parking
Campus transportation
Housing accommodations
Communication with faculty about disability needs
Coordinating actions, policies, and procedures that affect students with disabilities