Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

The Council for Disability Concerns serves as the advisory board to SSD. Appointed by the President Harold Shapiro to carry on the work initiated during the University’s observance of the International Year of Disabled Persons (1982), the Council acts in an advisory capacity regarding University programs and policies that affect those with disabilities.

Hearing From Students

In addition to a chair, 60 volunteer members – consisting of students, faculty and staff – sit on the Council. As the Council concludes its second decade, it looks to its revised Mission Statement as a guide:

• Promote the development of a physical and social environment that provides full access of programs, services, and facilities to every person in the University community (students, faculty, staff, guests).
• Advance the University's commitment to the quality of experience for all persons, including those with disabilities.
• Act in an advisory capacity to recommend University programs and policies that assure full opportunity and access to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Advocate for the concerns of members of the University community who have disabilities.
• Educate the University community by increasing our awareness of and sensitivity to all issues related to individuals who have disabilities.

View the application/nomination form.

What's New?

During Summer 2004, SSD conducted a student survey, which is being used to guide modifications in services.

During Summer 2004, SSD conducted a review of the accessibility of the William Monroe Trotter Multicultural Center and submitted the survey to Plant Extension for possible action.

View the Services for Students with Disabilities website.

Getting Your Voice Heard

• How to Become a Student Advisor to the Division of Student Affairs and Its Units
• DSA Advisory Board & Meeting Schedule (pdf)

Resources

• Academic Calendar
• Expect Respect
• Professional Development
• Safety
• UM*Events Calendar