The ESDS staff work a hybrid schedule with at least one staff members will be available on campus each weekday.  You may contact ESDS regarding any questions or concerns by contacting the office by phone (410-706-5889) or email at disabilityservices@umaryland.edu. Please check https://www.umaryland.edu/coronavirus/ for updates from the University. We will update you on changes to ESDS operations after receiving additional guidance from the University.


The Office of Educational Support and Disability Services (ESDS) coordinates services to assist students with disabilities in obtaining reasonable accommodations through an interactive process involving the student and the school.

REMINDERS:

Students Requesting Summer and Fall 2023 Academic Accommodations: Submit Request

Student Note Takers:  Submit your Summer/Fall 2023 Schedule

ESDS office will be closed on the following day(s):

Thanksgiving Day: November 23, 2023

American Indian Heritage Day: November 24, 2023

Winter Break: December 25, 2023-January 1, 2024

What is Coaching?

Coaching assists individuals in their personal and professional growth through the development of realistic and relevant goals.  

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Upcoming Events

We have many events over the course of the academic year to assist with time management and disability awareness.

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Police/Emergency Communication For Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students

Police emergency center - TTD/TTY number is 410-706-3416.

Deaf Addiction Services at Maryland Department of Psychiatry, Public Safety offers the deaf community a tool to contact the police using their face-2-face app on their phone (apps such as P3 Mobile, ntouch, Convo) to contact an Interpreter to then contact 410-706-3333 which is UP Public Safety emergency line. 

An email address is police@umaryland.edu to communicate to the police dispatchers.