Counseling and Assessment Services
What is the Federal Government's Commitment to Students with Psychological Disabilities?
Under Section 504 (Subpart E) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 it is clear that qualified students cannot be denied participation in post secondary education solely because of their disability.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst offer full participation and programmatic academic support to University students with a range of disabilities, including those students with psychological disabilities. For all disabled students the University complies with federal law which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability.
To be eligible, an individual must:
- be enrolled as a student at the University,
- provide documentation of a psychological disability;
- demonstrate that their disability meets the criteria of the ADA guidelines.
Students in the program will be assigned a case manager, an individual who will meet with the student by appointment to review the student's academic progress and needs, offer strategic suggestions, facilitate student requests for academic and nonacademic modifications, and make appropriate referrals.
The University recognizes that it is not uncommon for individuals to have more than on etype of disability. In such a situation, the student may access services through any of the disability programs and may expect that there will be a coordination of services between offices when that is indicated.
Students who are interested in receiving information about the program may do so by making an appointment for an "Informational Session" or by calling the Program directly.
Phone : 545-0333
Last updated, October 17, 1997