Our staff is committed to providing members of the University community with the finest educational opportunities and the most appropriate accommodations available for people with disabilities.
Faculty Accommodation Innovator
Benita Barnes, Associate Professor, Education
Some things I do to make my class as accessible as possible include Informing students in my syllabus that Disability Services is an available resource and that they should connect with me to discuss their accommodations.
I give assessment exams at the start of the semester that are untimed to allow for everyone to properly perform without the stress of being timed.
I always try to provide clear expectations of students. This reduces any ambiguity regarding late work, missed classes, etc.
I am flexible and I regularly assess my role as an educator and improve as I learn.
News and Events
You Can At UMass - Disability Services
The VSA Emerging Young Artists Program recognizes and showcases the work of emerging young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, who are residing in the United States. Fifteen winning artists share a total of $60,000 in awards. Grand Prize is $20,000, First Prize is $10,000, Second Prize is $6,000, and the remaining Awards of Excellence are $2,000 each. Winning artwork will be exhibited in a year-long, nationally touring exhibition, and artists will attend an all-expenses-paid professional development workshop in Washington, DC. A great opportunity for any talented student with disabilities who qualify, not just for MAICEI students.
http://education.kennedy-center.org/…/pr…/emergingartist.cfm
UMass Amherst has partnered with the Campus 2 Career Program through the National Organization on Disability. Stay tuned for ongoing events!
Campus 2 Careers provides information regarding internship and work opportunities for students or recent graduates with disabilities, partnering with universities and employers.
We will be highlighting shared opportunities on our site to spread the word below. Stay tuned for consistent updates as there are many employers out there seeking the skills of people with disabilities!
