The purpose of the Access Disabled Assistance Program for Tech Students (ADAPTS) is to improve the educational development of students with disabilities and to enhance the understanding and support within the institute through equitable access, accommodations, and the provision of programs and services. Staff members ensure that all students have physical and programmatic access to all college programs, thereby enhancing their interactions in all activities of the campus community.
The ADAPTS program operates under the guidelines of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADAPTS program serves any Georgia Tech student who has a documented, qualifying disability.
Obtain services through the ADAPTS
In order to access the Disability Services Program at Georgia Tech Savannah the student must:
- Apply and be accepted for admission at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Students with disabilities go through the regular admission procedures.
- First-time Georgia Tech students are encouraged to apply for the ADAPTS – Disability Services Program at least 30 days prior to the initial semester of enrollment to allow adequate time for the coordination of reasonable accommodations.
Current Georgia Tech students must allow fifteen (15) Institute working days for the ADAPTS personnel to process your application, review your documentation, and contact you for your initial appointment.
Services & Accommodations:
A number of students are served through the ADAPTS program. Accommodations and services provided may include but not limited to:
- Communication with faculty about disability-related needs.
- Test accommodations and proctoring services
- Enlarged, electronic or Braille
- Textbook conversion
- Sign language/oral interpreting
- Note taker program
- Accessible classrooms
- Priority registration and assistance
Complete an application for ADAPTS – Disability Services Program Eligibility and return it along with sufficient documentation in the form of an evaluation performed by a qualified professional (such as a licensed physician, psychologist, or audiologist) to the contact person listed on this page.
International Student Services
Services for international students are provided locally and through the Atlanta Office of International Education.
Free Counseling Services
Georgia Tech Savannah has an arrangement with Savannah Psychiatry for students who would like to receive counseling or psychiatric services.
