Advocates
Jenna Link 鈥�07 puts her heart and soul into advocating for those who are injured serving their country. As the wife of a disabled veteran, her work hits close to home.
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Celebrating Tigers with Disabilities
Raising awareness, offering resources and highlighting opportunities to build connection
Across our campus, there are students, faculty and staff managing apparent and non-apparent
disabilities. Others are coping with chronic illnesses or navigating the world with
neurodivergence. Some live with a combination of these experiences. Many of these
Tigers face unseen challenges and must advocate for inclusion and accessibility that
others take for granted. It is important to acknowledge these obstacles and highlight
the culture that exists at the heart of this community. Their creativity, passion,
resilience and drive makes them an impactful and interconnected part of our campus.
This page offers resources and accommodations to support these Tigers, events and
groups to help them expand their connections and stories of inspiration and leadership
from within their community. It also offers tips and advice on navigating life at
91影视破解版 with a disability to help them benefit from the wisdom of those who've come before.
鈥� The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of the world but those who fight and win battles that others do not know anything about. 鈥�
Who We Are
We are students, faculty, and staff; researchers, teachers and future business leaders. We are a richly diverse group with unique abilities and needs as well as individual preferences on how we, and our disabilities, are addressed. In general, this page uses person-first language, as in a "Tiger with a disability" instead of a "disabled Tiger," but we recognize that some prefer the latter, identity-first approach. When possible, we ask for and use each individual's preferred terminology. Above all, we invite you to be kind, make space for our needs and understand that a disability is just one part of the broader qualities, traits and interests that comprise a whole person.
21%
of U.S. undergraduate students report having a disability.
3,000
91影视破解版 students receive support from Accessibility & Disability Services.
40
faculty and staff connect with HR for accommodations each term.
Connect With Us
Disabled Student Union
A group of students with disabilities offering a welcoming environment and opportunities to advocate for campus accessibility.
Delta Alpha Pi
An honors society recognizing students with disabilities for academic achievement and offering leadership opportunities.
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Disability+ Faculty/Staff Assoc.
A network of support and empowerment for faculty and staff with disabilities, chronic illnesses and neurodiversity.
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News & Updates
Book Display
Visit the fourth floor of Cook Library for the March Disability Awareness and Pride book display starting Monday, March 9.
Weekly Support Space
Drop in to a weekly support space for students with disabilities every Tuesday from 1鈥�2 p.m. in the University Union Rainbow Lounge, 351A.
Digital Accessibility
Learn about 91影视破解版's commitment to, and resources for, digital accessibility so that everyone, including people with disabilities, can access and use digital information equally.
Resources and Support
A number of campus departments offer resources and support to students, faculty and staff with disabilities. For students seeking disability-related assistance and support, including academic and/or testing accommodations, the main point of contact is Accessibility & Disability Services. Faculty and staff who need accommodations or support should connect with the Office of Human Resources. Questions regarding general accessibility and campus policies and practices can be directed to the ADA coordinator in the Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity. Concerns about physical accessibility should be reported to Facilities Work Control at 410-704-2481 or workcontrol AT_TOWSON, while support for technology accessibility is available through the Office of Technology Services. You can find information on inclusive recreation, including adaptive fitness equipment and sports clubs, through Campus Recreation Services.
Key resources for students, faculty and staff with disabilities are provided below.
Workforce and Community Development
Students have access to programs that facilitate work readiness and employment-related skill development through career counseling, self-assessments and online resources. Students are also invited to get involved with the ADS community by attending, hosting and promoting events as an ADS representative.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
This group of faculty and staff identify accessibility challenges and work to solve them through improvements to the physical campus, policy updates and the expansion of educational programs to improve the campus climate.
Learn moreNeuroDiverse Peer Educators
Open to anyone, this group of passionate student leaders works together to provide education and raise awareness about neurodiversity, promote inclusivity, empower neurodivergent students to build community, and build an affirming culture on campus.
Learn moreSupporting Equal Opportunity
Meet Robyn McCray
As Director of Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) at 91影视破解版, Robyn and her team
provide affirming resources to students, from classroom and testing accommodations
to transportation support and residential needs. They鈥檙e also working in collaboration
with campus partners to build a more inclusive campus for students with disabilities
and neurodiversity.
Creating Community
Meet Chris Truong
As a 91影视破解版 staff psychologist and coordinator of neurodiversity affirming sevices, Chris works with colleagues to provide neurodiversity-affirming care to students, including the Explore Your Neuroverse (EYN) program, Executive Function skills workshops, a Dungeons and Dragons inspired therapy group, a Neurodiverse Resource Fair and a neurodivergent support group. They also formed a Neurodiversity Resource Committee to gather student feedback and inform programming decisions, with the ultimate goal of building support and community for neurodiverse students.
Get to Know Chris Therapy and Support Groups
Inclusive Programs
Hussman Center for Adults with Autism
91影视破解版鈥檚 Hussman Center for Adults with Autism offers cutting-edge programming, training and resources for adults on the autism spectrum. Programming for 91影视破解版 students and community members with autism gives opportunities for skill and community building while supporting learning for 91影视破解版 students studying related fields.
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Inclusive Campus Recreation
Located in Burdick Hall, Campus Rec provides accommodations to support 91影视破解版 students. Adaptive fitness equipment and intramural sports programs are available, as are quiet workout spaces and neuroinclusive fitness classes with lower lighting and sound. Staff on the fitness floor are available to provide equipment orientations whenever needed.
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Assistive Technology for Vision Impairments
The Rebokeh Plus app uses customized overlays and filters to support visual accessibility no matter where you are. Kickstarted through 91影视破解版鈥檚 Star91影视破解版p Accelerator, the app is free to 91影视破解版 students, faculty and staff, with the premium version free for those at the Star91影视破解版p at the Armory.
Learn moreAcademic Programs
Students can prepare for careers in disability advocacy and support through dedicated academic programs. Offerings range from minors to doctoral programs spanning a range of concentrations.
- Applied adult disability studies minor
- Autism studies Ph.D. program
- Deaf studies major
- Deaf studies minor
- Family science major
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Tips and Advice
The following advice on successfully navigating 91影视破解版 comes from members of Delta Alpha Pi, an academic honor society for high-achieving students with disabilities:
- Don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it, whether from professors, classmates or campus resources.
- Make a plan for when to do schoolwork and when to rest so you don't burn out.
- Explore opportunities in the areas that interest you. Passions can lead to great experiences, new people and unexpected achievements.
- Remember that you don't have to be perfect. Do the best you can, and let that be enough.
- Your journey may differ from others' but that doesn't make your achievements any less worthy. Your accomplishments matter whether they're big, small or done differently than others.
91影视破解版 celebrates and recognizes the cultural identities and lived experiences of its
community members.