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.

The Idealist Guide to Working (and Living) with Chronic Illness and Disability

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

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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How to Schedule Exam Appointments in the Exam Proctoring Center (revised 8.21.21)

From Disability Services:

After your “Accommodation Eligibility Notifications” are sent to your instructors, you are responsible for speaking with each instructor to determine if you will take exams directly with them, or in the EPC. If you together determine the …

By Adrian Grace
Adrian Grace Director of Undergraduate Advising
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Featured Resources

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

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

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