Office of Accessibility

The Maryland University of Integrative Health is fully committed to creating an inclusive learning community and ensuring an accessible education for students. The Office of Accessibility ensures that students with medical conditions protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are provided accommodations in a timely manner. Accommodations ensure that students can access course materials and meet learning objectives by removing barriers to education.

In determining a student’s disability status, the Office of Accessibility is guided by the federal definition of “disability” which describes an individual with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one of more major life activities of such individual, and a record of such impairment or is regarded as having such an impairment. Some types of disabilities include learning, mental health, attentional, sensory, physical, or chronic health.

Your privacy is protected. Accessibility Services maintains an encrypted database to ensure ADA, HIPAA, and FERPA compliance. Students can choose to disclose health conditions to faculty members or classmates, but Accessibility Services staff will not disclose this information.

Vision

The Office of Accessibility Services is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates disability as a component of diversity and promoting the well-being of all students–academically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically.

Mission

The Office of Accessibility Services promotes accessible and inclusive educational experiences for students with medical conditions that impact their daily lives by proactively removing barriers through a range of collaborative approaches, from individualized accommodations to universal design.

You Belong Here

Maryland University of Integrative Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and equal access to its programs and services for people with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

In addition to the services that we offer, you may also check out resources offered through the Loyola Notre Dame Library.

Who is eligible for Accommodations

The ADA defines a person with a disability as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity. This includes people who have a record of such an impairment, even if they do not currently have a disability. It also includes individuals who do not have a disability but are regarded as having a disability. Our Office determines accommodations for students with a broad range of disabilities. Students may also have intersecting marginalized identities, that impact their experiences, and many of the students who are affiliated with OAS have multiple disabilities.  Examples of common disabilities include but are not limited to:

• Psychological conditions such as bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD, OCD
• Medical conditions such as Diabetes, Cancer, Crohn’s Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
• Learning Disabilities
• Physical or Mobility Disabilities, including neuropathy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Deaf/Hard of Hearing
• Blind/Low Vision
• Temporary injuries, including concussions or needs related to recent surgeries