Accessibility Services

(Formerly Center for Students with Disabilities)

Accessibility Services provides ongoing assistance to faculty, staff and students regarding the institution’s obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Students who are registered with the office are eligible to receive services and accommodations.

Accessibility Services at Northeast State works to assure that classes, campus programs and activities are accessible to students with an emotional, physical or learning disability. Students must self-identify and provide documentation to become registered with Accessibility Services. The staff will work one-on-one with each student to determine reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

To learn more about services or to register contact Accessibility Services at 423.279.7640 Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Eligibility for Services

Students with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of their major life activities are eligible to receive services. Accessibility Services strives to assist students with the following disabilities:

Attention Deficit Disorder
Autism Spectrum
Cerebral Palsy
Epilepsy
Hearing Impairment
Learning Disability
Mental or Psychological Disabilities
Substance Abuse disorders
Speech Disorders
Temporary Medical Conditions
Visual Impairment

Contacts, Locations, and Office Hours

Campus:  Blountville
Office: Accessibility Services
Room: C1102, General Studies Building
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Address: 2425 Highway 75, P.O. Box 246, Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: 423.279.7640
Fax: 423.279.7649
Email:   accessibility@NortheastState.edu
Web:   www.NortheastState.edu/Accessibility

Campus: Kingsport
Office: Accessibility Services Lab
Room: 330, Blazier-Wilson Hall
Office Hours: Hours may vary
Address: 300 W. Market Street, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.354.5261

Director: Denise Walker - dpwalker@NortheastState.edu
Secretary: Heather Harvey - hnharvey@NortheastState.edu
Lab Assistant: Mary Crall - mlcrall@NortheastState.edu

Registering for Services

Accessibility Services is established to serve the needs of individuals with disabilities. In order to receive accommodations or services, students must self-identify and request services through Accessibility Services. Reasonable accommodations are reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.

To obtain accommodations or support services from Accessibility Services:

Self-identify as having a disability with Accessibility Services.
In-Person: Blountville Campus, General Studies Bldg., Room C1102
By Phone: 423.279.7640
Schedule a Needs Assessment.
Provide appropriate documentation to support the claim of a disability. See documentation guidelines.

Documentation of Disabilities

Documentation from a licensed or certified professional is an important component in developing an accommodation plan. Students with a medical or psychological disability must provide current documentation (within the past three years.) Students with ADD/ADHD or a learning disability must provide a psycho education assessment. All documentation should state how the student's disability will impact their success in college and list appropriate accommodations. Students can hand deliver documentation from or may have a licensed or certified professional complete one of the following forms: