The University of Miami is committed to supporting academic success for all students. Certain life events may inhibit this process during a student's academic career. Temporary injuries are not considered a disability under the ADA. University staff will make a concerted effort to provide guidance and direct students to local resources based on the nature of the injury.
Students should contact the person identified as the Troubleshooter for their college or school. Parents and students may access this list and contact information from www.miami.edu/ombudsperson. The most common examples of temporary injuries are broken bones, sprains, or recovery from a medical procedure or surgery.
The following checklist was created to guide parents and students experiencing any type of temporary injury or medical condition:
Ask a classmate to share a copy of class notes. Students may consider purchasing two-ply paper notebooks, which produce immediate copy of the notes.
If your injury requires the use of a wheelchair, contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to inquire about accessibility routes for classrooms. Students with classes in the Merrick Building must contact ODS for access to the electronic lifts.
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