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The Services for Students with Disabilities office (SSD) is pleased to announce the implementation of Accommodate, a core electronic case management system that will assist students, faculty, instructors, and staff in requesting, approving, and implementing disability-related accommodations.

To learn more about the process and see step-by-step instructions based on your role at the university, please see our Students and Faculty/Staff pages.

Students   Faculty/Staff

TRANSITION TO ACCOMMODATE AND VISAS

We have made a transition to a new database, Accommodate, that enhances our ability to support our University of Michigan Community. 

We have been working to provide some immediate answers to the questions and concerns that have been raised by many faculty regarding individual student accommodations - the initial information we have is below:

  • If a student presents an old VISA letter - even if it says it is expired - please accept it and provide them with the accommodations listed. Direct all students with a VISA to complete the Student Application so they are updated in the Accommodate System and have a new "Accommodations Letter" generated. 

  • If a student indicates to an instructor that they believe they need an accommodation, but they do not have a current Accommodations Letter OR an old VISA letter, the instructor can provide the flexibility requested. Flexibility related to additional time on quizzes/exams, a limited distraction environment, providing course materials/slides in advance, and deadline extensions are just a few examples of the type of flexibility that could be provided by an instructor while the student completes the Accommodate application process. 

    • Note: This will not be considered an official accommodation until the student has connected with the SSD office, as described above. 

 

Services for Students with Disabilities Guide

Locating Spaces on Campus for Proctoring Exams

Here are additional details on testing accommodation spaces—made available through partnerships with the U-M Library and the Registrar’s Office—and updated information on requesting a room to provide students with testing accommodations.  

REGISTRAR'S OFFICE

Animals on Campus

Animals are generally not permitted in University buildings with some exceptions, such as service animals, service animals in training, and assistance animals determined to be a reasonable accommodation. Service animals may be used by individuals with disabilities in order to participate in or gain access to programs, benefits, or services at the University.

Dog reading

Giving to SSD

Want to support SSD in its various endeavors? The following funding areas are set up to encourage the growth and involvment of students with disabilities at the University. Donate today!

Mission Statement

Embedded in the strategic plan of the University of Michigan is a commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all individuals. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) recognizes disability as an integral part of diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and equitable educational environment for disabled students. SSD is a partner to students, faculty, and staff in the pursuit to develop leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Testing Accommodation Center

The Testing Accommodation Centers (TAC) is available as a resource for faculty to proctor accommodated exams/quizzes. We are located on Central Campus in the Modern Languages Building (MLB) B119 and are available to proctor exams between 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Faculty: Schedule your exam with the TAC

Students: Reserve a seat for your exam with the TAC. 

Please contact saas.tac.staff@umich.edu with any questions.

There will be a second TAC located in the Ruthven/CCCB Building that will be available during the Winter term. We will provide updates as to when the new TAC will open. 

Resources to help Faculty find space to proctor exams