Accessibility resources
Through the office of disability resources, you'll find an inclusive network designed to empower, uplift, and celebrate the diverse ways you learn, communicate, and thrive. Whether you're looking for accommodations, advocacy, or community, our team is here to ensure you have the tools to succeed.
Office of disability resources
Office of deaf services
Savannah: 912.525.6233
Atlanta: 404.253.3360
Office of disability resources
All reasonable accommodations are determined for students on an individual basis. In order to receive academic adjustments and/or reasonable accommodations, students must make an appointment with an accommodation specialist each term to make their specific accommodation requests known. All current students have access to their account through SCAD Accommodate in MySCAD. Students are encouraged to provide documentation of their disability.
Savannah
Bradley Hall
115 E. York St.
[email protected] | 912.525.6233
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Atlanta
Student Success Center, first floor
1600 Peachtree St. NW
[email protected] | 404.253.3360
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Make an appointment: Students may set up an initial session with an accommodation specialist by phone or in office. Current students can request appointments and upload supporting documentation through MySCAD > SCAD life page > Health and wellness channel > "SCAD Accommodate" link.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Savannah College of Art and Design offers educational services that provide equal opportunity for people with disabilities. The office of accommodation services has adopted the ADA definition of disability: "Disability defined is a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual" (ADA, 1990).
Office of deaf services
SCAD office of deaf services ensures that deaf and hard-of-hearing students, faculty, staff, and guests are fully supported and empowered to thrive in every aspect of university life. Through sign language interpreting and real-time captioning, our team facilitates seamless communication across classrooms, events, and campus experiences. The office provides personalized support, coordinates interpreting schedules, and offers training for faculty and staff. Services and support can be requested through the office of disability resources.
Contact
Savannah: 912.525.6233
Atlanta: 404.253.3360
Office of neurodiversity services
Learn your way
Embrace and enhance your academic experience with the office of neurodiversity services, which provides access and support services for neurodiverse students in the areas of self-regulation and management, executive functioning, and social interaction skills.
Specialized support
Our whole-student approach includes comprehensive accommodations, in-class support, ongoing skills training for social fluency and independent living, peer support and mentoring, and support and consultation for the assessed needs of each student.
Contact
[email protected]
912.525.5060