Accessibility Statement
Accessibility at Georgia Gwinnett College
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is committed to ensuring equal access to information, programs, services and activities for all students, faculty, staff and visitors, including individuals with disabilities. At GGC, accessibility is a foundational element of the Grizzly experience, deeply woven into both our physical campus and online environments.
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Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Accessibility at GGC is guided by and aligned with:
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) guidance
- University System of Georgia (USG) policies, standards and accessibility expectations
- GGC policies, standards, and accessibility expectations
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, as the current technical benchmark for digital accessibility
Student Accommodations
Disability Services at GGC encourages all students to reach their full potential, both academically and personally, by providing equal access to classes and campus life.
Employee Accommodations
Employees or applicants needing workplace accommodations, accessibility support or assistance with the accommodation process are encouraged to contact Human Resources at accommodation [at] ggc.edu (accommodation[at]ggc[dot]edu) for guidance and support.
Digital Accessibility
GGC is committed to ensuring that its websites, learning management systems, digital documents, instructional materials, software, mobile applications and electronic services are accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities.
This commitment applies to all college provided web content and mobile applications, including academic course materials, institutional content posted on third party platforms and content delivered through contractual or licensing arrangements, unless a limited legal exception applies.
Resources
- Information Technology Digital Accessibility Resources
- Digital Communications Content Guide
- GGC's Events Calendar – Find accessibility-focused events and workshops