Disability and Access Services (DAS) provides a variety of accommodations and services to ensure an equitable education for students with disabilities. This page outlines some of the services DAS provides.
allow students to take notes using assistive technology.
DAS staff work to help students find notetaking technology that meets their needs and allows them to have agency in their learning.
Qualified students must each semester so that DAS staff can coordinate the services.
Notetaking accommodations may be provided in one of the following formats:
Students may select their preferred format for notetaking accommodations. DAS staff will always endeavor to secure the student's first choice. If their preferred option is unavailable, DAS staff will offer an equivalent alternative.
Assistive technology allows students to have agency in their learning and develop
strategies they can use beyond the classroom. Qualified students can communicate with
DAS staff to find a personalized solution.
Examples of assistive technology may include audio recording software, virtual session
video recordings, or permission to loan notetaking software/hardware from DAS.
Most notetaking technology can be used for online courses. If you would like to learn more about online notetaking tools, please contact the DAS staff. You may also review the information on .
Disability and Access Services provides sign language interpreters for students who
need to communicate via sign language. If you need sign language interpretation services,
please contact us to make a request. Keep in mind that the office requires a minimum of seven calendar
days鈥� notice to assign an interpreter for a class or event on campus.
The details:
Eligible students may use the to request alternate formats for their readings and textbooks. Examples of alternative formats include EPUB, screen-reader-accessible PDF, and BRF.
Return time for text requests varies as publishers have distinct methods for providing accessible electronic texts.
DAS staff endeavors to return documents as soon as possible but asks that students anticipate 1-3 business days for document conversion requests.
Students must obtain a copy of their books before requesting them in an alternate
format through DAS. They can purchase the textbooks via the campus bookstore or other organizations that sell books.
There are several sites where students can purchase or rent books in alternate formats instead of requesting a copy through Disability and Access Services.
Examples include:
If the student cannot obtain a textbook in an alternative format on their own, they should complete the
Students may request printed course materials in alternate formats, including enlarged handouts, use of colored paper, and printed Braille through DAS. Please contact DAS at das@ubalt.edu to process print requests.
As a reminder all web-based information, web-based content, and other information technology used to provide materials must comply with the University's Digital Accessibility Policy.
The office coordinates testing accommodations based on students' needs. Testing accommodations can include extended time, a low-distraction environment, use of a computer, and more, as determined through an interactive process between a student with a documented disability and the office's staff.
Proctored accommodated testing rooms are located in the DAS office, Academic Center, room 111, and in our Proctored Accommodated Testing Space in the Robert L. Bogomolny Library Lower Level 024.
Eligible undergraduate and graduate students must submit a for each course wherein they wish to use their testing accommodations. Professors then submit exams, and students receive emails asking them to schedule with DAS. Student must reply to DAS to schedule their exams.
Eligible Law students should work with the School of Law Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) to schedule their exams. OAA can be reached by emailing ublawacadaff@ubalt.edu or calling 410-837-4414.
Professors can view the for more information.
In-person proctored accommodated testing is only available during in-person office hours, Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. DAS offers remote proctored testing on Fridays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
If the campus is operating remotely, DAS will not host in-person exams.
When appropriate, DAS Staff may proctor eligible students remotely using video conferencing software. This proctoring method is only available when it is necessary to ensure equity and access. For example, if a professor is live-monitoring students using video conferencing software, DAS staff can monitor eligible students and ensure they can access their accommodations.
Upon receipt of the , DAS Staff prepares the exam according to the student's accommodations and the exam instructions. This may involve printing a physical copy of the exam or ensuring the exam is compatible with our text-to-speech technology.
Physical exams are sealed in envelopes and locked securely until the student begins the exam.
Students arrive at the DAS office and check in with the front desk staff, who will retrieve the exam from the locked location. If the exam is not ready or if there is an issue with an accommodation, DAS staff will work with students and faculty to prepare the exam.
Students may only bring approved devices and materials into the exam room. Before entering the exam room, students leave other personal items with the DAS staff or in an assigned locked cabinet/locker/room. Typically, this includes cell phones, which DAS staff will store in a designated space. Students collect their items after they have completed the exam.
If a student finishes their exam before the end of their allotted test time, they may exit the test room and return the exam to a DAS staff member. Once the allotted test time is complete, DAS staff must collect the exam. The student does not deliver the exam to the professor.
Professors indicate their preferred exam delivery method in the DAS Staff can return exams to the professor's office, hold exams in our secure location until the professor picks them up, or scan and email them to the professor. If a professor chooses to have their exams sent electronically, DAS staff will hold the exams in our secure location until the professor confirms they have received the test file. Upon receiving the confirmation, DAS staff will shred and dispose of the documents and delete the files.
Eligible students must confirm the use of class-specific reference material (class notes, readings, or formula sheets) with their professor.
Students may take breaks during the exam. Students who wish to take a break must leave the exam and any related exam materials with DAS staff.
The 极乐禁地 strives to provide a fully accessible campus; all buildings are equipped with accessible entryways, and classrooms are included in the University's accessibility plan.
If a building is not accessible due to maintenance or another unforeseen circumstance, Disability and Access Services will work with the Office of Capital Planning and Campus Operations to assess the situation and to make any changes necessary to ensure accessibility. If an emergency arises (i.e., an elevator not functioning), the office will work with the same office to provide access or, if needed, to email students registered with the office with information about the problem and about options for access to other areas.
To report issues of accessibility on campus, contact Disability and Access Services at 410.837.4755 or at das@ubalt.edu.