To Prospective Student,
The transition from high school to college can often be academically challenging and emotionally draining for every student. The transition for students with disabilities can be even more stressful.
College requires students to take on more responsibility for their education; more specifically, students with disabilities must become their own advocates. Once in college, students are considered adults and are now responsible for meeting the requirements for their education. This means seeking support services available on campus, and interacting with the appropriate members of the college community to discuss academic progress, and any issues or concerns that may arise.
In order for students to receive reasonable accommodations from Student Disability Services, students must take the following steps:
Contact the Student Disability Services Office to inform them of your disability. The contact information is as follows:
Maxine Ford, Director
Macon Campus, Farris Building Room 2144 (Inside the Advising and Counseling Center)
Office – (901)333-4223; Fax- (901)333-4788; E-mail – mford@southwest.tn.eduVerties Sails, III, Counselor
Union Avenue Campus, “B” Building, Room 124 (Inside the Student Activities Center)
Office – (901)333-5116; Fax – (901)333-5200; E-mail – vesails@southwest.tn.edu
The student must inform the office of their needs and
provide appropriate documentation of a disability.
The student should make an appointment with the office to discuss possible accommodations and services.
Sincerely,
Student Disability Services Office
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