Disability (Physical or Mental)
Any form of physical or mental impairment that significantly limits an individual's movements, senses, or other major life activities is defined as a disability. Disability discrimination occurs when an individual with a disability is treated differently or less favorably than a person without the disability in a similar situation.
Please be aware of the following resources that provide important information regarding your rights, including federal and state laws, as well as campus resources to assist students, staff, and faculty.
Federal & State Laws, Definitions & Resources
Students*
- US Department of Education-Office for Civil Rights: Disability Discrimination FAQ
- US Department of Justice: Types of Educational Opportunities Discrimination
Faculty & Staff*
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Disability Discrimination
- US Department of Justice-Civil Rights Division: Americans with Disabilities Act
- Maryland Commission on Civil Rights: Employment Discrimination
- Maryland Department of Disabilities
Campus Resources
- Disability Support Services - Center for Academic and Student Services (CAS) serves as the Disability Support Services office at USG and acts as a liaison between students at USG and their home campus to ensure that they have access to their approved accommodations. CAS works to implement accommodations at USG in a way that preserves confidentiality, equity, and integrity.
- Learn how to gain access to academic accommodations on campus
- Student Fact Sheet Disability Support at USG
- Test Proctoring: Student Information
- Test Proctoring: Faculty Information
Please note, The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is committed to creating and maintaining an educational, working, and living environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
* Source: UMD Office of Civil Rights & Sexual Misconduct