UMass Boston

Our Mission

The mission of the Ross Center for Disability Services is to ensure that all students with disabilities have a knowledgeable, dedicated, and responsive team committed to their inclusive access to the educational programs and activities of the institution.

This is accomplished through the provision of reasonable accommodations and student-centered partnerships with faculty and staff, campus stakeholders, community resources, and other student supporters.

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Instructor Module

Fall 2026 Drop-in Hours begin on September 21, 2026 (tabling outside our office 9/8/26-9/18/26 for assistance) 

Helpful Resources for Students

• Subject Tutoring Program
• Writing Center
• Healey Library help
• U-ACCESS
• Contacting General Medicine and Counseling Services
• IT help

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Confidentiality

The Ross Center for Disability Services is committed to ensuring that all information provided is maintained as confidential information. Any information collected is used for the student's benefit. This information may include: biographical history, disability information, and case notes. The Ross Center has adopted the following confidential guidelines:

1. The Ross Center will treat disability-related information as medical information. Any information regarding a disability is considered confidential and shall be shared with others within the institution on a need-to-know basis only.
2. To protect confidentiality by assuring limited access, all student disability-related information must be filed with the Ross Center.
3. The Ross Center will not release Information in our files, except in accordance with federal and state laws.
4. A file may be released pursuant to a court order or subpoena.
5. If you have a record within the Ross Center, you may give written authorization for the release of information when you wish to share it with others.
6. Students are expected to keep confidential any material recorded in class, should that be an accommodation, and will be asked to submit a confidentiality agreement.
7. Students have the right to review your file, however, you must make an appointment to do so.

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The University of Massachusetts Boston complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.