Accessibility for Students

Students must self-identify, disclose their disability to the Office of Accessibility Resources (OARS), and provide the required documentation to be eligible for services. Students in need of disability accommodations should contact OARS by email at  OARS@ncat.edu or phone at 336-334-7765.  

The Office of Accessibility Resources (OARS) collaborates with and empowers students with disabilities in order to coordinate support services and programs that enable equal access to education, programs, activities, and university life.  

OARS Services include:  

• Exam Accommodations  

• Notetaking Support  

• Attendance and Deadline Modifications  

• Assistive Technology  

• Accessible Media  

• Sign Language Interpreting, Transcribing, and Braille 

• Consultation and Advocacy  

• Housing and Dining Accommodations  

• Accessible Parking and Adaptive Transportation   

• Accommodations for experiences including Labs, Practicums, Student Activities  

• Others (e.g., priority scheduling, graduate/professional accommodations, lab assistants)