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Students With Disabilities

There are several available resources for graduate students with disabilities.

Accommodations

Students who are seeking an accommodation for academic reasons, assistantship support, lab area needs or internship should contact Accessibility Disability Services (ADS). You can learn more about ADS by going to their website: https://ads.umd.edu/. If you are unsure of how to obtain accommodations, the timeline or if you would qualify for services, please contact ADS to schedule a consultation.

Find Supportive Spaces and Resources

Affinity Spaces which are open to graduate student staff SIGNA Counseling Center Behavioral Health Service Faculty Staff Assistance Program Student Crisis Fund Campus Pantry Department of Information Technology Accessibility Academic Coaching

President’s Commission on Disability Issues

Learn About the Commission UMD Cultural Center for Students with Disabilities

Understanding Transportation and Parking 

Transportation Services Paratransit Accessible Park Purple Line

Advocating For Yourself 

Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct Bias Incident Support Services Graduate Ombudsperson
ADA/504 Coordinator

Potential Resources, Readings and References for Students 

These readings and resources are independent of UMD.  The Graduate School does not provide upkeep of any information listed below and does not solely endorse one resource over any other resource

Disabled STEM Community Black, Disabled and Proud Community Disrupting Ableism and Advancing STEM SUMMIT Helping Marylanders With Disabilities Go To Work and Live Independently D.C Vocational Rehabilitation Services Social Services to Adults In-Home Aide Services

Job Seeking Resources for Students with Disabilities 

Maryland Department of Disabilities Job Seekers Lime Connect Ability Links Mentra
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