Instructors & Departments
At UMD, we view instructors and departments as crucial partners in our goal to promote an inclusive learning environment. Through collaborating with you, we aim to understand the unique dynamics of each classroom, course structure, and department, ensuring that accommodations are effectively implemented without altering the essence of the course.
Support for Faculty
ADS Faculty Consultation Line
Call the ADS Faculty Consultation Line at 301-314-7686 and leave a message to be connected with an ADS staff member who can assist with implementing student accommodations. Most consultation line messages are returned within 1-2 business days.
Portal Support
Please complete an ADS Portal Help Ticket for any problems with the portal, either logging in, seeing your classes, or viewing student accommodation letters after receiving a notification email.
Facilitating Student Accommodations
Working With ADS
We collaborate with faculty, staff, and departments to ensure students with disabilities receive necessary accommodations at UMD.
Implementing Accommodations
Discover methods for testing, note taking, assistive technology, and captioning accommodations in your course.
Instructor Responsibilities
Learn how to facilitate approved accommodations either within the classroom environment or in collaboration with the ADS team.
Request an Outreach Presentation
We participate in information fairs and give presentations to various groups on campus to provide information on student disabilities, the accommodation process, and recommendations for working with students with disabilities.
Learn More About Outreach Requests
