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Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services at the University of West Georgia is committed to providing access to academic opportunities in order to allow the student with a disability to acquire an education in a manner equivalent to that of their non disabled peers.

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Students with a documented disability may work with the Office of Disability Services to receive essential services specific to their disability. Disabilities may be temporary or permanent and are categorized into three areas; physical, psychological and learning disorders. These disabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Physical
• Visual impairment   
• Hearing impairment
• Mobility limitation
• Chronic illness
• Handwriting limitation
• Speech impairment

Psychological
• Depression
• Mood disorders
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Anxiety disorders
• Psychotic Disorders

Learning Disorders (LD)
• Learning disability
• Acquired brain injury
• Attention deficit disorder

One of the disabilities coordinators will organize services and will assist you with information about resources at the University of West Georgia for persons with disabilities.

Appointments are required. Call 678-839-6428 and speak with a receptionist to schedule an appointment with a coordinator.

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