Students with Disabilities

While UMass’ Disability Services is a central source of support for many students with Disabilities, SBS is also part of the campus network of care. Information about resources, experiences, and opportunities can be found below.

Lime Connect Discovery Program: A First-Year Experience

Published on September 13, 2024

We are excited to share information about the Lime Connect Discovery Program: A First-Year Experience, designed especially for students with disabilities transitioning to the university setting. Lime Connect is a global 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that’s rebranding disability through achievement. Lime Connect …

By Rebecca Bell
Rebecca Bell Career and Professional Development for SBS
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The Idealist Guide to Working (and Living) with Chronic Illness and Disability

Published on February 27, 2023

There are myriad stories on the internet about different health experiences—be it chronic illness, disability, mental health struggles, or some combination of the three. But from the perspective of a person who wants to have an impactful career, there is …

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BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Published on November 22, 2021

The future of banking starts with you. The BMO Capital Markets Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship can help you do big things. Lime Connect is pleased to be an Equity Through Education partner of BMO Capital Markets to provide …

By Carol Sharick
Carol Sharick Director of Career and Professional Development for Undergraduates, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Disability Culture Club: UMass Student Organizations

The Disability Culture Club was founded to spread disability culture and disability history throughout the UMass community. We aim to …

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Special Transportation

Special Transportation Services has been a part of UMass Transit Service since 1986. “SpecTrans” provides free transportation service around the …

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Center for Language, Speech, and Hearing: Department of Communication Disorders, UMass

The Center for Language, Speech and Hearing offers a comprehensive range of clinical services for individuals with communication disorders, differences …

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