On Campus Resources
Knox Center for Adaptive Technology
https://its.umich.edu/computing/accessible-computing/atcs/about
The James Edward Knox Adaptive Technology Computing Site (Knox Center) meets the computing and information technology needs of people with temporary or permanent disabilities.
Jane Berliss-Vincent, Assistive Technology Manager
sites.knox@umich.edu
Can provide the following:
- Adaptive technology (software/hardware) needs for students with pre-approved adaptive technology accommodations
- Print-to-Braille
IT Accessibility at the University of Michigan
https://accessibility.umich.edu/
LSA Technology Services
https://lsa.umich.edu/technology-services
Office of Institutional Equity
OIE oversees, facilitates and supports the University’s efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Christina Kline, Disability Coordinator
734-763-0235
cdtkline@umich.edu
Can serve as a resources (after you have talked with SSD) on the following issues:
- ADA compliance
- Institutional equity
Office of the Registrar
Room scheduling requests: ro.curriculum@umich.edu
Services for Students with Disabilities
Can provide help or clarification on the following:
- Details and/or guidelines listed on the VISA letter
- Technology hardware (for students with pre-approved computer accommodations)
- Scribes and Readers
- Alternative test formats (i.e. enlarging tests)
UM Center for Academic Innovation
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Resources for Teaching and Working Remotely
UM Center for Academic Innovation: Keep Teaching @ UM
You can email questions to: LSATeachingRemotelyQandA@umich.edu
LSA Technology Services - LIVE Broadcast Workshops
Access to Remote Instruction for Students and Faculty with Disabilities
SSD: Online Accessibility and FAQ's: Novel Coronavirus COVID-19
CFDC: Resources by and for Disability Communities in the Time of COVID-19
Resources for Online Courses Accessibility
AHEAD: COVID-19 Resources and Updates
AHEAD: Maintaining Access to Opportunity In the Face of the Coronavirus Crisis (Doc Download)
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General Resources
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)
The ADA is one of America's most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life -- to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and local government programs and services.
AHEAD
AHEAD is the leading professional membership association for individuals committed to equity for persons with disabilities in higher education.
Council For Disability Concerns
The University of Michigan Council for Disability Concerns works towards creating a community that respects disability, honors individual needs, and makes everything accessible.
NCTA
The National College Testing Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of professionalism and high quality service in the administration of testing programs, offers certification to college and university test centers that demonstrate exemplary practices. NCTA membership numbers more than 2,200 testing professionals from 650 colleges and universities as well as 50 test companies and organizations offering test-related products and services.
