Disability (Physical or Mental)
Federal & State Laws, Definitions & Resources
Students
- U.S. Department of Education (DOE)- Office for Civil Rights:
- US Department of Justice- Civil Rights Division:
Faculty & Staff
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission:
- US Department of Justice-Civil Rights Division:
- Maryland Commission on Civil Rights:
- Maryland Department of Disabilities
Campus Resources
Reasonable Accommodations for Students
Reasonable Accommodations for Students are adjustments including academic assistance, modifications to rules, policies, or practices; environmental adjustments, such as the removal of architectural, communication, or transportation barriers; or auxiliary aids and services necessary for a student to participate in University programs, services, or activities.
- Accessibility & Disability Service (formerly Disability Support Service) offers accommodations to ensure all students – undergraduate, graduate, transfer, or visiting – with disabilities have access to equal opportunities in academic, housing, or student work settings. These adjustments are designed to meet individual needs without altering university standards.
- To receive reasonable accommodations as a UMD student, please go to the ADS website for instructions to register with ADS.
- List of Campus Accessibility Resources for Instructors and Departments
- Other Resources
Reasonable Accommodations for Staff, Faculty and Student Employees
Reasonable Accommodations for Staff, Faculty and Student Employees are changes to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that allow an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job functions, or enjoy equal access to benefits available to other individuals in the workplace.
- Accommodations for Staff: For instructions on requesting an accommodation, please go to the University Human Resources (UHR) website.
- Accommodations for Faculty: For instructions on requesting an accommodation, please go to the Office of Faculty Affairs website.
UMD Facilities Management (FM)
UMD Facilities Management (FM) - To report issues of accessibility on campus, please call the Customer Response Center (CRC) at 301-405-2222. A staff member is available to assist you 24/7.
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