Office of Student Disability Services

The University is committed to serving all students with disabilities as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A qualified person with a disability means: an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or practices, the removal of architectural, communication or transportation barriers, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets the essential eligibility requirements for the receipt of services or the participation in programs or activities provided by a public entity.

We strive to accomplish this mission by:

1. Serving as educators in broadening awareness of the needs of qualified students with disabilities by sharing professional expertise with members of the campus and the community,
   
2. Acting as advocates in affirming the right of every student to achieve his/her full potential,
   
3. Serving as liasons between students, faculty, and staff of the University, and
   
4. Providing qualified students with disabilities reasonable accommodations they need to achieve their full potential.
   *(Excerpted from Indiana University Southeast)

Questions concerning services for students with documented learning, phychological and physical disabilities should be directed to:

 Dr. Chandrika Sharma, Ed. D.,  Student Disability Services, 240 O'Leary Library, UMass Lowell South, 61 Wilder St, Lowell, MA 01854-3092; 978-934-4574.