1. Students and prospective students with physical, psychological or learning disabilities should be in touch with the appropriate local ADA contact person to discuss their academic needs and the accommodation process.   (See contact list to determine specific staff member.)
2. If the disability is not readily apparent, the student must provide current documentation of their disability and accommodation needs from a qualified medical or licensed professional evaluator.  This documentation should describe the nature, longevity, and severity of symptoms, as well as the impact which the disability has on the learning process.  All documentation is considered confidential.
3. Working with the local ADA contact, the student should complete a Student Disability Accommodation Request Form.
4. On the basis of the documentation, appropriate accommodations are determined by the UMA Learning Support Services staff, in consultation with the student’s health care provider and faculty if needed.
5. When accommodations are deemed appropriate for a specific course or activity, an Accommodation Authorization Form will be completed by a Learning Support Services staff member.  A copy of the form is sent to the student, the student’s professor(s), other University personnel who need to be involved in implementation, and the local ADA contact as appropriate.
6. Some types of accommodations, such as modifications for taking exams, require ongoing discussion between student and professor to arrange specific details.  Plan ahead, and be sure everyone involved knows the plan.
7. If a student does not agree with the accommodations deemed appropriate by the Learning Support Services staff, the student may appeal to the UMA Equal Opportunity Office.
8. Any problems with a student’s accommodations which occur during the semester should be discussed with the Learning Support Services staff and/or the local ADA contact as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunity Officer for UMA students at all locations

Sheri R. Stevens, Executive Director of Administrative Services
Office of Administrative Services, Farmhouse
Phone:  (207) 621-3100
TTY/TDD:  1-800-316-3600
Fax:  (207) 621-3405