University of Michigan - Flint

Mission Statement

Accessibility Services provides a supportive environment that enables students with disabilities the opportunity to develop to their maximum academic and personal potential.  Students with documented disabilities may request modifications, accommodations, or auxiliary aids enabling them to participate in and benefit from all postsecondary educational programs and activities.  The Accessibility Services Coordinator serves as a resource for students to assist them in adapting to the university, and educates the student about his/her role as a self-advocate in the accommodation process.

Coordination of Services

UM-Flint provides a wide range of services to students with qualifying disabilities to allow them to participate in the mainstream of college life. Students are responsible for their ultimate success in academic and personal programs; however, Accessibility Services will provide the necessary services to increase success potential.

• Advocacy and referral on and off campus
• Orientation to campus resources
• Course materials in alternative formats
• Sign language and oral interpreters
• Special testing arrangements
• Access to adaptive equipment and technology

Adaptive Equipment

Accessibility Services makes available adaptive equipment to students as determined by their accessibility support plan.

Student Responsibilities

• Students who believe they are eligible for services must self-identify and provide current documentation of their disability to the Accessibility Services Office. Documentation should not be more than three years old and is required to determine appropriate services.
• Students are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the Accessibility Coordinator before the start of an academic year to discuss specific needs and accommodations.
• Students are strongly encouraged to be proactive due to the fact that some accommodations, e.g., adaptive equipment, alternative book format, etc., can take several weeks to order/obtain.
• Students are expected to provide their own transportation, personal attendant, and other items not directly related to the academic environment.

University Responsibilities

• Verification that a student’s disability is documented.
• Coordination and provision of reasonable accommodations.  Aids and/or services are selected in consultation with the student receiving accommodations.
• Students with documented disabilities will be provided an “Instructor Notification” letter notifying instructors of the services for which the student is eligible.
• The Accessibility Services Coordinator works with the faculty, staff and administrators as a student advocate and provides support to all parties in the accommodation process.