UMD Commission on Disabilities

Who We Are

The Commission on Disabilities is comprised of University and community representatives who promote equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.

Current Commission Membership

To Contact Us

  • Mailbox: 255 DAdB
  • Telephone: (218) 726-6827
  • TTY: (218) 726-6115
  • E-mail: comm.on.disabilities@d.umn.edu
  • 2000-2001 Chair & Vice Chair:
    Georgia Keeney, Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
    Erik Larson, Facilities Management

    What We Do

    The Commission on Disabilities addresses issues such as:
  • Accessibility of audio-visual materials
  • Adaptive computer hardware and software (offices and ITSS-operated labs)
  • Housing concerns
  • Access issues related to physical facilities
  • Accessible transportation
  • Curb cuts
  • Phones and TTYs
  • Power doors
  • Parking
  • Emergency procedures
    • Why We meet

    The mission of the University of Minnesota Duluth Commission on Disabilities is to promote the University's plan for compliance with all current legislation regarding disabilities including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Commission on Disabilities serves as an advisory board to the Office of Equal Opportunity, the Chancellor's Office, and the Access Center. Moreover, the Commission on Disabilities strives to:

    1. Ensure that the University is in compliance with statutes, regulations, and legislation in the area of equity for individuals with disabilities.
    2. Serve as an advocate for individuals with disabilities as protected by federal, state, and local law.
    3. Promote respect for individual differences and the right of individuals with disabilites to be treated with civility through education opportunities.

    Whom We Serve

    An individual with a disability is defined as a person who:

    • Has a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more essential life activity
    • Has record of such impairment
    • Is regarded as having such an impairment.

    Who Works with Us

    Access for All is an organization of students with disabilities and other individuals interested in disability rights and issues. Access for All meets weekly during the school year. Representatives of Access for All have seats on the Commission on Disabilities.

    In Memory of Dorab Baria
    For More Information Contact:

    Access Center
    Director: 138 Library
                    727-8727
  • Services for students with disabilities
  • Disability information
  • Campus accessibility information

    Campus Police and Parking
    Director: 287 Darland
                    726-7000
  • Disability parking permits
  • Emergency calls (after hours call 911)

    Human Resources
    Director: 255 Darland
                    726-6326
  • Disability issues for employees
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Student employee issues

    Office of Equal Opportunity
    Director: 255 Darland
                    726-6849
  • Reasonable accommodation issues
  • Discrimination issues

    Facilities Management
    Director: 241 Darland
                    726-8821
  • Physical access
  • Snow removal
  • Environmental health and safety

    Housing
    Director: 149 LSH
                    726-8178
  • On-campus housing accommodation issues

    Information Technology Systems and Services
    Director: 176 MWAH
                    726-7589
  • Adaptive computer hardware and software accommodations
  • AV, Phones, TTYs, Labs

    • Meeting Minutes / Reports

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    The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.