Accommodations

The University of Maryland is committed to creating and maintaining a community that improves opportunities for all. The University of Maryland is committed to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination.

The University of Maryland provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. Reasonable accommodations shall be made in a timely manner and on an individualized and flexible basis. Discrimination against individuals on the grounds of disability is prohibited.

This page outlines a number of resources to assist those with disabilities. Please click on the links below to find more information about accommodations.

The Communication Access Services (CAS) unit provides:

• Sign language interpreters
• Real-time transcription
• Post-production captioning
• Assistive listening device loans

Students, faculty and staff can request services through the CAS website for UMD campus classes, events or programs. 

• Office of Disability Employment Policy

• The Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

• ADA National Network Employment Resource Hub

• Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

• Job Applicants and the ADA

• Essential Job Functions

• Accessible Parking as a Workplace Accommodation

• Service Animals as a Reasonable Accommodation in the Workplace