| 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
2004-2005 Chair:
Georgia Keeney,
Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Vice Chair: to be appointed
What We Do
The Commission on Disabilities addresses issues such as:
Accessibility of Library and audio-visual materials
Adaptive technology (Library,
employees, ITSS-operated
labs, web
design)
Housing concerns
Access issues related to physical facilities
Accessible transportation
Curb cuts
Phones and TTYs
Power doors
Parking
Emergency procedures (safe rooms)
Meeting Minutes / Reports
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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 Disability Services & Resources. Moreover, the Commission on Disabilities strives
to:
- Ensure that the University is in compliance with statutes,
regulations, and legislation in the area of equity for individuals
with disabilities.
- Serve as an advocate for individuals with disabilities as protected by
federal, state, and local law.
- 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.
- Assistive Technology Committee is joint committee of
staff from DSR, Library, and ITSS.
In Memory of Dorab Baria
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For More
Information Contact:
Disability Services & Resources
Director: 236 KSC (Kirby Student Center)
727-8727
Services for students with disabilities
Disability information
Campus accessibility information
Parking Services
Director: 120 KPlz
726-7433
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 & Residence Life
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
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