General information
This campus is:
2 year
Public
Highest level of degree offered:
Certificate
Student population
9,627
Student population: undergraduate
9,627
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Accessibility Services
176 Murphy Campus Blvd
Waco,
Georgia
30182
Office phone
770.824.5241
Office email
DisabilityServices@westgatech.edu or zelma.jones@westgatech.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Keith Clifton
Email
keith.clifton@westgatech.edu
Telephone
706.756.4573
Job title or role
Assistant
Number of full-time disability service staff
1.0
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
150
Three most common types of disabilities disclosed by students to the disability resource office
- Autism, autism spectrum disorder
- Specific learning disabilities
- Psychiatric and disabilities related to mental and emotional health
Disability accommodations and services
Campus accessibility and resources
| Group | Level of service |
|---|---|
| Student health services |
 Not applicable |
| Counseling and psychological services |
 Completely accessible |
| The library(ies) |
Completely accessible |
| Institution websites |
 Somewhat accessible |
| Recreation and athletic facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
| Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize |
Completely accessible |
| Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes |
Completely accessible |
| Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
Not applicable |
| On-campus transportation |
Not applicable |
| Nearby off-campus transportation |
Not applicable |
| Residence halls |
Not applicable |
| Key administrative offices (e.g., financial aid, registration, multi-cultural affairs, students services, career counseling) |
Completely accessible |
| Sexual assault services and reporting mechanisms |
Completely accessible |
| Security and saftety programs (e.g., late-night escort services on campus) |
Completely accessible |
Policies and procedures related to students with disabilities
- Standardized or recommended syllabus statements regarding disability accommodations
- Institutional policy requiring that all online materials are accessible to students with disabilities ( compliant with Section 508)
- Centralized funding for disability accommodations at events (e.g. individuals, student organizations, and departments are not responsible for paying for disability-related accommodations)Provision of interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for all major events
- Provision of interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for all major events
- Formal grievance policies and procedures for students with complaints about campus disability access
- Grievance procedures for students with complaints about the disability resource office
Types of counseling and psychological services available at the institution
- Short-term counseling (e.g., 10 session limit)
- 24/7 Mental health hotline or crisis line
- Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
General Campus Resources
- Food shelf or food pantry
- Services for veterans with disabilities
- Campus scholarships for students with disabilities
- Resources for students with disabilities to address assistive technology needs and information technology (IT) access needs
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- No specialized degree programs or courses are offered at this institution
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
About once each year