Campus Accessibility Resources
UNCG offers many campus resources to assist with accessibility in a variety of ways. Nothing in design or programming should impede the ability of users to navigate the campus community and/or access content. Whether you’re a student, faculty, or staff member, find your campus accessibility resources here.
Academic Accommodations
OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES & SERVICES (OARS)
Contact: [email protected]
OARS Primary Focus
Reviewing, approving, and coordinating requests for academic accommodations made by students or faculty/staff; assisting students with personal concerns; requests made by members of the public who need accommodations for University events, programs, services, etc.
OARS Key Resources for Students
Guidelines for registering with OARS, documenting a disability, and other information are provided on the OARS website. Students with a disability are strongly encouraged to contact OARS quickly to ensure accommodations are approved and in place when they are needed.
- Connect with OARS — Process to register a disability with the Office of Accessibility Resources & Services (OARS); first step to receive academic accommodations.
- Academic Accommodations — Includes information about testing accommodations, degree modifications, study abroad, and other accommodations.
- Animals on Campus — Definitions of the different categories of animals, how they function, and the permissions provided to them on campus.
- Text Conversion Information — Information on how to get an accessible alternative to printed material and requesting materials be converted.
- Accessible Technology — Various accessible technology available to students through OARS.
- Student FAQs — Answers to questions most commonly asked by students about the accommodations process at UNCG.
- Student Grievance Procedure — Guidance on how to file a grievance if a student believes their accommodations are not being met.
OARS Key Resources for Faculty & Staff
- Academic Accommodations — Descriptions of the common types of student academic accommodations provided at UNCG.
- Faculty and Staff Information — Accessibility resources designed especially for faculty and staff.
- Faculty FAQs — Answers to questions about accommodations that are commonly asked by faculty.
- University Event Accommodations — Guidance to ensure support for individuals seeking accommodations or access to a publicized event.
- Real-time Captioning — Steps for requesting real-time captioning for courses of all types when a student needs it to access audible content, events, or activities that occur in real-time and are required for the course.
- Accessible Technology — A list of available software, hardware, and on-campus computer labs.
- Campus Accessibility Map — Accessible routes marked on a map of campus.
Emergency & Safety Information
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM)
Contact: [email protected]
OEM Primary Focus
Preventing, preparing for, and responding to UNCG-related emergencies or disasters.
OEM Key Resources for Students, Faculty & Staff
- Emergency Management Plans — The UNCG Office of Emergency Management maintains several emergency management related plans to ensure the University can continue to fulfill its mission in the event of a disaster.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICE (EHS)
Contact: [email protected]
EHS Primary Focus
Dedicated to supporting the University’s overall mission by inspiring a cultural environment of shared responsibility for environmental health and safety on campus.
EHS Key Resources for Students, Faculty & Staff
- Building Evacuation Plans — Fire evacuation procedures for each UNCG building.
CAMPUS POLICE
Contact: [email protected]
Campus Police Primary Focus
Coordinating measures to promote and increase campus safety and security.
Campus Police Key Resources for Students, Faculty & Staff
- Safety Information — Services offered by the UNCG Police Department, including Walksafe, a program that allows students to request a PD officer to either walk or monitor their progress.
- Spartan Safe App — Steps for downloading a mobile app for emergency alerts, tools for staying safe on campus, emergency response guides, campus maps, and a variety of other resources.
Facilities
FACILITIES OPERATIONS
Contact: [email protected]
Facilities Primary Focus
Maintenance, upkeep, and repair of the University’s grounds and physical spaces, including residential halls and academic and non-academic buildings.
Facilities Key Resources for Students, Faculty & Staff
- Campus Maps — A variety of campus maps, including a Campus Accessibility Map.
- Construction Alerts — Notifications of current construction projects on campus.
Housing Accommodations
HOUSING & RESIDENCE LIFE OFFICE (HRL)
Contact: [email protected]
HRL Primary Focus
Coordinating housing requests and accommodations; preparing students for campus living.
HRL Key Resources for Students
- Housing Accommodations — Procedure to request housing accommodations.
- Special Housing Accommodations — Rooms designed for specific disabilities, emotional support animals (ESA), how to request special housing accommodations, etc.
- Adapting to Campus Life — Policies and procedures for students living in campus housing.
- Maps, Directions, & Parking — Tools for finding directions to specific accessible areas on campus.
Faculty & Staff Support
OFFICE OF THE ASSOCIATE VICE CHANCELLOR FOR HUMAN RESOURCES (HR)
Contact: [email protected]
HR Primary Focus
Coordinating accommodations for employees; supporting diversity and equal access to UNCG employment.
HR Key Resources for Faculty & Staff
- ADA.gov Website — Federal website that provides information about the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws and regulations that support people with disabilities.
- Affirmative Action Information — Resources and forms for faculty and EHRA employees.
- Documentation of Disability Form (for Employees) — Confidential form completed by employees to provide verification of a disability in order to be approved for specific workplace accommodations.
- Requests Made by Faculty — To request accommodations, contact: J. Alan Boyette, Ph.D., Senior Vice Provost, 336-334-5494, [email protected].
- Requests made by EHRA Non-Faculty, SHRA, and Temporary Staff — To request accommodations, contact: Patricia Lynch, Director of EEO and Affirmative Action, 336-334-9725, [email protected].
- Requests Made by Members of the Public — To request accommodations, contact the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) at 336-334-5440 or [email protected].
- Accommodation Request Form — Must be submitted when requesting accommodations.
- Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Inclusive Excellence — Policies, resources, related forms, and committee information.
Instructional Support
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT NETWORK (ISN)
ISN Contacts
- Chris Dunst, Director of ITS: Learning Technology: [email protected]
- Daniel Rice, Academic Technology Specialist, College of Visual and Performing Arts: [email protected]
- David Kirkland, Senior Manager, ITS: Learning Technology: [email protected]
ISN Primary Focus
A collaborative effort from personnel across the University to support faculty both efficiently and effectively. Its members include Academic Technology Specialists (ATS) embedded within colleges and schools, the University Teaching and Learning Commons (UTLC), Instructional Designers within ITS: Learning Technology (ITS: LT), and University Libraries.
ISN Key Resources for Faculty & Staff
- Instructional Support Network — Contact information for all ISN colleagues.
Parking & Transportation
Parking Operations and Campus Access Management (POCAM)
Contact: [email protected]
POCAM Primary Focus
Managing University parking and transportation including parking maps, accessible routes and parking spaces, how to request handicap placards.
POCAM Key Resources for Students, Faculty & Staff
- Campus Parking Map — Parking maps, including some information about accessible routes and parking spaces.
- Accessible Parking — How to get a handicap placard; additional information and point of contact for POCAM assistance.
- Handicap Placard Online Registration — For individuals who qualify for special parking due to a disability.
- Getting Around Campus — Spartan Chariot schedules along with information about accessibility and lifts on buses.
- Parking & Construction Updates — Parking construction updates that includes information about accessible parking changes due to construction activities.
Technical Support
Information Technology Services (ITS)
Contact: 336-256-8324, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ITS Primary Focus
UNCG’s central technology organization, providing computing, communications, and data services, along with technology consulting opportunities with UNCG faculty, staff, and students.
ITS Key Resources for Students, Faculty & Staff
- 6-TECH Online — Online support and documentation for ITS services and products. 6-TECH requests submitted via this form are responded to within 1 business day.
- Knowledge Base — Find self-service tech information in the 6-TECH Knowledge Base article repository.
University Libraries
JACKSON LIBRARY
Contact: 336-334-5304
Library Primary Focus
Providing accessible digital and print resources.
Library Key Resources for Students
There are many services and resources available for both on campus and online students.
- Library Accessibility Resources — Provides detailed information about the Library’s accessible entrances, equipment, technology, and other services.
- Distance and Online Learning Guide — A special section just for online students, which lists many useful resources and services specifically for students taking online courses.
- Services for Students — Page for more information on computing, research, and other services available to all students.
Library Key Resources for Faculty & Staff
- Liaison Librarians by Department — A University librarian is assigned to each academic discipline and serves as a subject specialist providing support in research, locating course materials, and more.
- Online Teaching Resources — Library resources to support instructors teaching through alternative course delivery methods.
- Multimedia Services — Media collections and equipments including DVDs, streaming media, films (entertainment and instructional), music, etc.
- Requesting Reserves — Print, electronic, and multimedia materials instructors can place on reserve for their students to use.
- Assistance Obtaining Course Materials — The Library offers research support for faculty, including collection access, computing and technology support, and publishing, grants, and scholarly communication.
DIGITAL MEDIA COMMONS (DMC)
Contact: [email protected]
DMC Primary Focus
Providing space, resources, services, technology, and experienced professionals to students, faculty, and staff in need of creating multimedia products.
DMC Key Resources for Students, Faculty & Staff
- DMC User Guide — Tutorials, introductory multimedia content, and technology available to be used in the DMC or to be checked out.