Disability Services at UMass Amherst

Campus Resources

Assistive Technologies Center (ATC)
ATC offers technology services to any member of the University community with an ADA-defined disability. To use ATC services, you must register with Disability Services and hold an active Office of Information Technologies (OIT) Account.
W.E.B. DuBois Library
413-577-0072

Center for Language, Speech and Hearing
Department of Communication Disorders
School of Public Health and Health Sciences
413-545-2565

Counseling and Assessment Services
123 Berkshire House
413-545-0333

Escort Service/Resident Hall Security
The Department of Public Safety provides an escort service, during the academic year, for all members of the University community and campus visitors. Walking escorts will be provided to and from all areas of campus every night from 7:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Call 545-2123 (Escort Service) or 545-2121 (Police Dispatch) to request a walking escort.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Office
233 Lederle Lowrise
413-545-3464

Military Community Resource Center
103A Wilder Hall
413-545-5792

Parking Services
All UMass parking lots meet ADA guidelines for accessibility. Parking Services makes every effort to accommodate all special needs parking requests. Special Request Form for UMass Parking Services.
413-545-0065

The Psychological Services Center (PSC)
PSC is a community mental health clinic operated by the Division of Clinical Psychology, in the Department of Psychology.
Tobin Hall
413-545-0041

UMass Amherst Libraries provide services for people with disabilities. Users with special needs are encouraged to request accommodations.

UMass Amherst Mass Transit Special Transportation Services or "SpecTrans" provides free transportation service around the Amherst campus to students, staff and faculty with a disability. People who need service on a long-term basis must register with Disability Services first. Temporary passengers can register directly with SpecTrans by calling (413) 545-2086.

University Health Services
UHS facilities are accessible by those with disabilities; persons with hearing or speech impairments can access the UHS TTY system by calling (413) 545-5905.
Main Number: 413-577-5000

University Health Services Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
 413-545-0350

University Health Services Mental Health Services
127 Hills North
413-545-2337

Veterans Affairs Office
227 Whitmore Administration Building
413-545-0939