The philosophy of the Department of Disability Services is to develop and provide services that permit students to (as independently as possible) meet the demands of University life; our goal is to ensure that all programs and facilities of the University are accessible to all members of the University community.

Services and accommodations are designed based on each enrolled student's individual need, whether the student is at the undergraduate, graduate, or professional level. Documentation supporting the request for service must indicate a substantial limitation relating to the demands of University life. Once appropriate remedies are determined, they are offered at no charge to the student.

Services and Accommodations

While the following are the most common forms of assistance, this is not an exhaustive list.

• Registration: classes scheduled in accessible rooms and buildings; adequate travel time between classes
  
  
• Academic:
  • Note-takers for students who cannot take notes because of a physical or hearing impairment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired students
  • Class materials, tests and quizzes in an accessible medium (Braille/large print); additional time
  
  
• Campus Transportation: lift-equipped vans between various campus locations; freshman parking permits

Students face numerous issues in the University environment; therefore the Department of Disability Services works with programs, offices, and departments throughout the University to ensure access. The staff, in the basement of Steele Building, can be contacted by telephone at (919) 962-8300 (V/TTY), by electronic mail at disabilityservices@unc.edu, or via the web at the Disability Services website.

Learning Disability Services (LDS)

Students with documented learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are served by Learning Disability Services to achieve their academic potential within the regular, academically competitive University curriculum.

Learning Disability Services provides services and accommodations to students and serves as an academic resource to instructors and administrators. The office, in 315 Wilson Library, can be contacted by telephone at (919) 962-7227 or through the Learning Disability Services website.