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Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, and its implementing regulations provide that no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of the disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity. The Act and regulations also require an entity to "make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability, unless the public entity can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity." If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity, or if you desire more information, you may contact Independent and Distance Learning at (706) 542-3243 or, from within the United States, at (800) 877-3243. Text telephone users may route inquiries through the Georgia Relay Center at (800) 255-0056.