Ann Arbor Campus Disability Listings

Information for Faculty & Staff

Help us keep this list current. If a number or resource has changed, please notify:
um-gateway@umich.edu

Accessible Course Materials

Assistance is available to address the challenges of designing accessible document (PDF, Word and Excel) and multimedia (video, audio, and PowerPoint) files.

Software Accessibility/Usability Specialist Usability Support and Evaluation (USE) Lab
Duderstadt Center University of Michigan
Phone: (734) 615-5512
E-mail: use-lab@umich.edu

Accessible Website Design

Resource to design accessible websites and web-based software.

Software Accessibility/Usability Specialist Usability Support and Evaluation (USE) Lab

Duderstadt Center University of Michigan
Phone: (734) 615-5512
E-mail: use-lab@umich.edu

Accommodations for Faculty and Staff

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship, in compliance with applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.

Office of Institutional Equity
2072 Administrative Services
1009 Greene Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432
Phone (voice): (734) 763-0235
Phone (TTY) : (734) 647-1388
Fax: (734) 936-8894
Email: institutional.equity@umich.edu
Online Resources: Office of Institutional Equity Website

ADA Coordinator

Provides the following services to staff, faculty, students, administrators, and visitors on all University campuses:

  • Consultation regarding ADA/Section 504 compliance questions.
  • Training/educational programs on disability-related topics.
  • Conflict prevention/resolution in situations involving disability issues.
  • Central contact point for disability information and resources.

Office of Institutional Equity
2072 Administrative Services
1009 Greene Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432
Phone (voice): (734) 763-0235
Phone (TTY) : (734) 647-1388
Fax: (734) 936-8894
Email: institutional.equity@umich.edu
Online Resources: Office of Institutional Equity Website

James Edward Knox Center Adaptive Technology Computing Site (ATCS)

The University of Michigan Information and Technology Services (ITS), Shapiro Undergraduate Library and the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) jointly sponsor the James Edward Knox Center Adaptive Technology Computing Site (ATCS). The site meets the needs of any U-M community members who have questions about modifications or alternatives to standard monitors, keyboards or mice, or who are seeking high-tech tools to help with reading and writing.

James Edward Knox Center
Adaptive Technology Computing Site
Shapiro Undergraduate Library, Room 1128
Email: jbvincen@umich.edu

Elevator Repair

  • Campus Buildings: Days/Nights/Weekends: 647-2059
  • Residence Halls: Notify the Building Manager for your residence hall. Your RA has this information.

Emergencies

To report an emergency from a campus phone dial 911. This number is activated for TTY reception, as well as voice reception. To report an emergency from a non-campus phone or cell phone, dial (734) 763-1131.

Faculty & Staff Assistance (FASAP)

FASAP is a confidential counseling service for University faculty and staff. See the FASAP website for details.

FASAP
1009 Greene St.
2076 Administrative Services Building
Phone: (734) 936-8660
Confidential Fax: (734) 936-8893
Email: fasap@umich.edu

Faculty Handbook regarding Students with Disabilities

Federal legislation mandates that the University provide reasonable accommodations that afford equal opportunity for all students. The Faculty Handbook [PDF] is designed to serve as an introductory overview of disabilities that affect learning in a college or university setting and as a quick reference for the various adjustments that can be made to accommodate students with disabilities.

Faculty Ombuds Office

Facilitate resolution of faculty problems and complaints with respect to policy administration or conflict resolution.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Time off work under the FMLA is provided for reasons of child care following birth, adoption, foster care placement and care for children over 18 years of age who are incapable of self-care, and for serious health conditions of staff members and their families for up to twelve weeks in a year. You are also encouraged to contact your HRAA representative for information regarding your specific situation.

Human Resources Family Medical Leave Act Guide

Human Resources

  • Academic Human Resources
    Provides advice and assistance in human resource matters affecting faculty, primary staff, and graduate student instructors, as well as bargained-for groups, to deans, associate deans, department chairs, and University organizations.

    1009 Greene Street
    2072 Administrative Services Bldg
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1432
    Phone: (734) 763-8938
    Fax: (734) 936-8894
    Email: hr-acadhr@umich.edu

  • Staff Human Resources
    Serves the University in the development, implementation, interpretation and administration of human resources policies, procedures, practices and external regulations related to labor/staff relations, salary administration, compensation and Classification

    2005 Wolverine Tower
    3003 South State Street
    Ann Arbor MI 48109-1281
    Phone (734) 763-2387
    Fax (734) 763-6787
    Email: employee.relations@umich.edu

Making Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Faculty Handbook [PDF]
The Office for Students with Disabilities (SSD) developed a faculty handbook to serve (1) as an introductory overview of disabilities that affect learning in a college or university setting and to provide (2) a quick reference for the various adjustments that can be made to accommodate students with disabilities.

Office of Services for Students with Disabilities
G-664 Haven Hall
505 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045
Phone: (734) 763-3000
Fax: (734) 936-3947

Mediation Services

A voluntary process assisted by a professionally trained mediator to head off or resolve a workplace dispute collaboratively.

Mediation Services
2072 Administrative Services Bldg
1009 Greene St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1432
Phone: (734) 647-4789
Email: mediation.services@umich.edu
Online Resources: Mediation Services Website

Office of Institutional Equity

Promotes and furthers the University's commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all members of its community. Staff provide pre-grievance, informational, and employment counseling for faculty, staff, or students who believe they have experienced discrimination, discriminatory harassment, false accusation, or retaliation.

Office of Institutional Equity
2072 Administrative Services
1009 Greene Street
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1432
Phone (Voice): 734-763-0235
TTY: 734-647-1388
Fax: 734-936-8894
Email: institutional.equity@umich.edu
Online Resources: Office of Institutional Equity Website

Transportation

  • U-M Buses
    Select U-M buses and vans are fitted with hydraulics to be accessible to persons using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Check the U-M bus schedule to identify these fixed route buses.

    Transportation Services, The University of Michigan
    1213 Kipke Drive
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2002
    Phone: (734) 764-3427
    Fax: (734) 763-1470
    Email: TransportationWeb@UMich.edu
    Online Resources: University bus routes

  • Ann Arbor Transportation Authority (AATA) Buses
    All AATA buses are accessible for persons using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. All U-M staff, students and faculty can ride the AATA buses for free at any time when you show your M-Card identification. Check the AATA bus schedule to identify routes.

    AATA Business Office
    2700 S. Industrial Hwy.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    Ride Information: (734) 996-0400
    Business Office: (734) 973-6500
    TDD for the hearing impaired: (734) 973-6997
    Night Ride: (7340 663-3888
    Email: aatainfo@theride.org
    Online Resources: Contact AATA online

  • Paratransit
    This service provides scheduled door-to-door service for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities. To register for the rides, all applicants must contact Services for Students with Disabilities at 763-3000.

    Transportation Services
    1213 Kipke Drive
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2002
    Phone: (734) 764-3427
    Fax: (734) 763-1470
    Email: TransportationWeb@UMich.edu
    Online Resources: Special Transportation Services

University of Michigan Initiative on Disability Studies (UMInDS)

A group actively working toward the establishment of an Interdisciplinary Disability Studies Program at the University of Michigan.

Tobin Siebers, Co-Chair
UMInDS
Director, Program in Comparative Literature
Phone: (734) 763-2351
Email: tobin@umich.edu

Work Injury/Illness: Work~Connections

An integrated disability services program to assist and support faculty and non-student staff in illness or injury, during the subsequent recovery, and return to work.

Work~Connections
Argus I, Suite 2
535 W. William
Ann Arbor MI 48103-4995
Phone: (734) 615-0643
Toll free: (877) 869-5266
Fax: (734) 936-1913
E-mail: Work.Connections@umich.edu

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