The Office of Disability Services operates under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws in order to assist in leveling the playing field for students who have disabilities with those who do not.
The amended ADA, otherwise known as ADAAA defines "disability" as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. If you feel that you have a disability or impairment that may limit your academic functioning, please contact Ms. Tammy Young, the Coordinator of Disability Services, at (404) 756-4783.
The Coordinator of Disability Services reviews all accommodation requests. In order to receive accomodations, the student's illness or disability must be verified in writing by a physcian, psychiatrist, or some other health care provider or specialist. Students choosing to access disability support services should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible after acceptance to AMC. Please be aware that late notifications may result in complications for establishing accommodations in a timely fashion.
The Office of Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Academic Building in Room 228.
Disabilities that may be considered for accommodations include but are not limited to:
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Physical Disabilities
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| Paraplegic |
| Chronic Asthma |
| Sickle Cell Anemia |
| Multiple Sclerosis |
| Cancer |
| Blindness or Visual Impairment |
| Deafness or Hearing Impairment |
| Epilepsy |
| Cerebral Palsy |
| Aids |
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Psychological Illness
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| Major Depressive Disorder |
| Panic Attacks |
| Schizophrenia |
| Bipolar Disorder |
| Phobias |
| Anxiety Disorders |
| Post-Traumatic Stress |
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Learning Disorders
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| Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder |
| Dyslexia |
| Cognitive Disorders |
| Traumatic Brain Injury |
| Dyscalculia |
| Dysgraphia |
| Visual Processing Disorder |
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