Consistent with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA), the University of Mary provides equal access to its programs and services for students with disabilities. Accommodations and services available for students who demonstrate need include:
- Accessible Campus Facilities
Designated parking for persons with disabilities
Accessible buildings, many with power doors
Elevators
Accessible restrooms
Residence hall rooms designed for students with disabilities
Accessible seating and table height in classrooms and labs
Textbooks and handouts on audio tape
Priority registration and accommodations in class schedules
Accommodations in location of courses
Alternative formats for exams and in-class work including:
Extended time
Distraction-free environment
Use of a computer
Note-taking services
Flexible attendance
Reading services
Scribe services
Accommodators for sight-impaired students
Accommodations for hearing-impaired students
Housing accommodations
Menu accommodations
Education and counseling support
Eligibility for disability-related services and accommodations is limited to students who make written application for services, furnishing all appropriate documentation in support of the services requested.
To insure adequate time to evaluate requests and to make accommodations, application should be made at least 60 days prior to the time the accommodation or services are needed. The application and guidebook are available for download from the following link:
Application/Guidebook for Disability-Related Accommodations
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact state Vocational Rehabilitation officials and/or other county, state, or federal agencies whose missions include the provision of services to students/individuals with disabilities. These agencies can provide a wide variety of services including funding for special equipment and diagnostic examinations.
For assistance or questions, please contact:
Mary Jo Wocken
Director, Student Disability Services & Learning Resources
Room 112, Benedictine Center for Servant Leadership
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND 58504
Phone: (701) 355-8264
e-mail: mjwocken@umary.edu
