At UMA, Accessibility Services is the department within the Division of Academic Success which is responsible for providing necessary accommodations to students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

UMA complies with all laws which define the rights of individuals with disabilities, and makes reasonable efforts to accommodate specific academic and residential needs. Students with disabilities who apply to the University are admitted through the same admissions process, and must meet the same admission standards as other students. It is the student’s responsibility to request support through contact with the Division of Academic Success.

It is important to note that the laws and procedures which govern support for students with disabilities are different in college than in high school. Colleges do not offer special education, rather they provide accommodations that enable students with disabilities to access the same education experience as their peers. An accommodation is any change in the learning environment or in the way things are customarily done that enables a person with a disability to have equitable access to the University experience.

Accommodations may vary according to the specific requirements of a course or activity; therefore, an accommodation request must be made by the student prior to each new semester, or desired participation in University sponsored events. Students are encouraged to request course accommodations as soon as they know their class schedule for the upcoming term. Accommodations may take several weeks to implement. You can learn more about the accommodation process here.

If you would like to contact Accessibility Services please email umasuccess@maine.edu.

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Disability-Related Online Resources

  • ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association) resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD
  • LDA (Learning Disabilities Association of America) a national organization of parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities
  • LD Online a “one-stop” for information on learning disabilities
  • National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury (NRCTBI) a source for relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members
  • Pepnet2 (pn2) an organization focused on increasing the educational, career and lifetime choices available to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing
  • Perkins Scout a searchable database of carefully evaluated online resources related to blindness and visual impairment