Student Disability Services

Accessibility and Disability Accommodations, Guidance and Resources

UMBC is committed to eliminating discriminatory obstacles that may disadvantage students based on disability. Services for students with disabilities are provided for all students qualified under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the ADAA of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act who request and are eligible for accommodations. The Office of Student Disability Services (SDS) is the UMBC department designated to coordinate accommodations that would allow for students to have equal access and inclusion in their courses.

If you have a documented disability and need to request academic accommodations, please refer to the SDS website at sds.umbc.edu for registration information or visit the SDS office in the Math/Psychology Building, Room 212. For questions or concerns, you may contact us at disAbility@umbc.edu or (410) 455-2459. If you require accommodations for this class, make an appointment to meet with me to discuss your SDS-approved accommodations.

For students at the Shady Grove campus: The Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides additional support. CAS provides test proctoring services and can act as a liaison between students at USG and their home campus, as well as between students and their professors. All students who require support for learning disabilities should be in contact with CAS (email sg-cas@umd.edu or call 301-738-6315) to make sure they are properly registered to receive accommodations and understand the accommodations process at USG. For more information on the services CAS provides, please visit: http://www.shadygrove.umd.edu/campusservices/cas/dss Once your accommodations have been approved (see above) you will meet with the UMBC@USG Associate Director, Dr. Ashley Waters awaters@umbc.edu, who will work with you and your instructors to ensure you receive the proper accommodations for each class. If you have any questions or concerns, please notify the course instructor.