Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS)
Welcome new and returning students!
The Office of Student Accessibility Services (OSAS) is pleased to announce the implementation of a new software system, Accommodate by Simplicity, to support the reasonable accommodations process for academic accommodations, as well as Housing and Dining.
This system will provide a more streamlined and efficient experience by enhancing communication, simplifying accommodation requests, and allowing students to upload documentation through a secure platform. Accommodate will also support timely processing and improved coordination among students, faculty, and staff.
Through Accommodate, students will be able to:
- Submit documentation and manage accommodation requests online
- Schedule Testing Center appointments
- Access accommodation letters and related information
Additional information, including instructions for accessing and using the system, will be shared soon. We are excited to offer this enhanced platform to better support students and accessibility across campus.
Equity for all
The Office of Student Accessibility Services, oversees the University’s compliance with the legal mandates expressed in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 for students with documented disabilities.
The Office of Student Accessibility Services works with faculty, staff, and students to ensure that appropriate academic adjustments are made that allow all students equity inside the classroom. Students who have documented disabilities on our campus are afforded a variety of services to accommodate their individual needs. UMass Dartmouth strives to ensure complete access to University academic programs.
Simply schedule an appointment with us to discuss your unique needs. The Office of Student Accessibility Services is located in Pine Dale Hall, Room 7136. When you arrive at Pine Dale Hall please use the call box and dial ext. 8711 and a staff member will meet you at the entrance to open the door.