Requesting Disability-Related Accommodations<\/summary>\nIndividuals with disabilities are responsible for self identifying, completing the request form, and providing supporting documentation. Individuals can request accommodations at any time. Reasonable time must be provided to Student Accessibility Services Staff in order to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Review accommodate requests and provided documentation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Schedule a meeting with the student to participate in the interactive process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Implement the accommodation request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Please keep in mind that accommodations are not provided retroactively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Current UMES Students<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAccessibility resources are available for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Office of Student Accessibility Services is responsible for reviewing disability documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations in accordance with federal and state laws. Additionally, staff from the Office of Student Accessibility Services collaborate with faculty, staff, and university departments to assist them in providing accommodations to ensure access to university programs, activities, and services for students with documented disabilities. For instructions on how to request an accommodation, click here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High School Students<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhere to attend college is a big decision! For any student who is considering UMES, our staff is available to meet with you to assist you in gathering information or answering questions you may have regarding our services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For students planning to attend college who have an IEP or 504 plan, we encourage you to contact your school to obtain a copy of your IEP or 504 plan prior to graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We encourage any student who feels they may qualify for accommodations at UMES to complete your request form as soon as you are admitted to UMES. Once the request form is completed, a SAS Staff member will contact you to schedule a time for an interactive discussion virtually or in person. To complete the request form, please click here<\/mark><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nProgramming<\/summary>\nNavigate<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nNavigate is an accessibility-focused transition program, geared towards students of color with disabilities. This 6-week program, led by SAS professional staff, covers the following content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Campus Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Communication Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Faculty Engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advocacy Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Time Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Academic Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Identifying Strengths and Barriers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Informational Flyer<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nOIE SAS Testing Center<\/summary>\nThe Office of Institutional Equity and Student Accessibility Services manages a Testing Center for students who have approved testing related accommodations. The Testing Center is located across the hall from the OIE Main Office suite in the Early Childhood Research Center. The Testing Center is equipped with cameras, noise cancelling headphones, fidget items, and a professional testing proctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are a current student with accommodations, here is information regarding how to schedule a test at the Testing Center:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2025\/02\/Testing-Center-Scheduling-Info.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nCreating Accessible Courses, Programs and Events<\/summary>\nCourses<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nTeaching faculty must ensure that the design of their instructional course materials are accessible. This includes all electronic information utilized for face-to-face courses, hybrid courses, and fully online courses that integrate electronic resources and platforms. The university offers training on the “Basics of Creating Accessible Online Course Content” and “Accessible PowerPoints.” More information about training can be requested through ADA@umes.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPrograms and Events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDepartments, organizations, auxiliaries, or affiliated entities of UMES are responsible for ensuring that their programs, events, goods and services are accessible to the maximum extent feasible, and must provide an opportunity for individuals to request accommodation as well as respond appropriately to any request for accommodation. The \u201cCreating Accessible Programs and Events\u201d brochure (content being created) can assist those who are planning and developing events. Refer to the guidelines offered and reach out to the Office of Student Accessibility Services for any questions you may have.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Forms, Policies, and Guidelines<\/summary>\nADA and Section 504 Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student Information<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStudent Accommodation Process Flow Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nADA Section 504 Procedures for Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nADA Section 504 Documentation Guidelines for Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nService and Emotional Support Animal Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nTesting Center Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nNotetaking Technology Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nModified Attendance Policy Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nContact Us and Hours of Operation<\/summary>\nRegular Hours<\/span><\/strong>
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJason A. Casares<\/strong>
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity,<\/strong> Diversity and Compliance<\/strong>
Title IX Coordinator, Fair Practices Officer,<\/em>
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer & ADA Coordinator<\/em>
Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: jacasares@umes.edu<\/a><\/span> or ADA@umes.edu<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJessica Chittams<\/strong>
Director of Student Accessibility Services
<\/strong>Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: jbchittams@umes.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nShelita Allen<\/strong>
Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services
<\/strong>Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: ssallen@umes.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCamilla Flagg<\/strong>
Student Accessibility Specialist
<\/strong>Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: crflagg@umes.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStudent Accessibility Services is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at UMES. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Student Accessibility Services Accessibility applies everywhere on campus! The need for accessibility includes access to our built environments, instructional environments, and virtual environments (including online courses, web pages and other electronic information). A commitment to accessibility gives all of our students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to succeed. Not only is accessibility the right thing…Read more Student Accessibility at UMES<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"folder":[8],"class_list":["post-1381","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1381"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1381\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=1381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Individuals with disabilities are responsible for self identifying, completing the request form, and providing supporting documentation. Individuals can request accommodations at any time. Reasonable time must be provided to Student Accessibility Services Staff in order to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Review accommodate requests and provided documentation. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Schedule a meeting with the student to participate in the interactive process. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Implement the accommodation request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Please keep in mind that accommodations are not provided retroactively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Current UMES Students<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accessibility resources are available for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The Office of Student Accessibility Services is responsible for reviewing disability documentation to determine eligibility for accommodations in accordance with federal and state laws. Additionally, staff from the Office of Student Accessibility Services collaborate with faculty, staff, and university departments to assist them in providing accommodations to ensure access to university programs, activities, and services for students with documented disabilities. For instructions on how to request an accommodation, click here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
High School Students<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where to attend college is a big decision! For any student who is considering UMES, our staff is available to meet with you to assist you in gathering information or answering questions you may have regarding our services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For students planning to attend college who have an IEP or 504 plan, we encourage you to contact your school to obtain a copy of your IEP or 504 plan prior to graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We encourage any student who feels they may qualify for accommodations at UMES to complete your request form as soon as you are admitted to UMES. Once the request form is completed, a SAS Staff member will contact you to schedule a time for an interactive discussion virtually or in person. To complete the request form, please click here<\/mark><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nProgramming<\/summary>
\nNavigate<\/mark><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Navigate is an accessibility-focused transition program, geared towards students of color with disabilities. This 6-week program, led by SAS professional staff, covers the following content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Campus Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Communication Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Faculty Engagement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advocacy Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Time Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Academic Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stress Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Identifying Strengths and Barriers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Informational Flyer<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nOIE SAS Testing Center<\/summary>
\nThe Office of Institutional Equity and Student Accessibility Services manages a Testing Center for students who have approved testing related accommodations. The Testing Center is located across the hall from the OIE Main Office suite in the Early Childhood Research Center. The Testing Center is equipped with cameras, noise cancelling headphones, fidget items, and a professional testing proctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are a current student with accommodations, here is information regarding how to schedule a test at the Testing Center:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nCreating Accessible Courses, Programs and Events<\/summary>
\nCourses<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teaching faculty must ensure that the design of their instructional course materials are accessible. This includes all electronic information utilized for face-to-face courses, hybrid courses, and fully online courses that integrate electronic resources and platforms. The university offers training on the “Basics of Creating Accessible Online Course Content” and “Accessible PowerPoints.” More information about training can be requested through ADA@umes.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Programs and Events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Departments, organizations, auxiliaries, or affiliated entities of UMES are responsible for ensuring that their programs, events, goods and services are accessible to the maximum extent feasible, and must provide an opportunity for individuals to request accommodation as well as respond appropriately to any request for accommodation. The \u201cCreating Accessible Programs and Events\u201d brochure (content being created) can assist those who are planning and developing events. Refer to the guidelines offered and reach out to the Office of Student Accessibility Services for any questions you may have.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility Forms, Policies, and Guidelines<\/summary>
\nADA and Section 504 Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student Information<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Student Accommodation Process Flow Chart<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ADA Section 504 Procedures for Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ADA Section 504 Documentation Guidelines for Students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Service and Emotional Support Animal Policy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Testing Center Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notetaking Technology Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Modified Attendance Policy Agreement<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nContact Us and Hours of Operation<\/summary>
\nRegular Hours<\/span><\/strong>
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJason A. Casares<\/strong>
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Equity,<\/strong> Diversity and Compliance<\/strong>
Title IX Coordinator, Fair Practices Officer,<\/em>
Equal Employment Opportunity Officer & ADA Coordinator<\/em>
Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: jacasares@umes.edu<\/a><\/span> or ADA@umes.edu<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJessica Chittams<\/strong>
Director of Student Accessibility Services
<\/strong>Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: jbchittams@umes.edu<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nShelita Allen<\/strong>
Coordinator of Student Accessibility Services
<\/strong>Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: ssallen@umes.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCamilla Flagg<\/strong>
Student Accessibility Specialist
<\/strong>Phone: 410-651-6135
Email: crflagg@umes.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStudent Accessibility Services is committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities at UMES. <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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