Student Accessibility Services
Access for All
UMKC is committed to ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities, have equal access to:
Engage fully in academic and extracurricular activities
Access course materials and resources in an equitable manner
Benefit from university services and opportunities free of discrimination
Accommodation Plans
We're leveling the playing field for students with disabilities. This is where you apply to establish your accommodation plan to access the same learning opportunities as your peers, and where faculty can find the resources they need to support their students.
Students
Students with a documented need for academic, housing, dietary, religious or other accommodation may apply for an accommodation plan, which covers all semesters while enrolled at UMKC. Students may also request temporary accommodation, including for pregnancy, for up to a semester.
Faculty
It's your responsibility to coordinate with your students on how to implement their accommodations in your classroom and other learning environments. We''ll help you understand the accommodation plan process and provide guidelines to pave the way for academic success for all your students.
Accessible Parking and Transportation
On-campus parking
All accessible parking on campus is operated by UMKC Parking Operations.
UMKC shuttle bus
The UMKC campus shuttle, accessible to people with disabilities, provides rides between Volker and Health Sciences campus.
RideKC Freedom
Eligible Kansas and Missouri residents may apply for ADA paratransit and non-ADA demand response service from the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority.
Additional Accessibility Services
Alternate text formats
We provide different ways of presenting written and visual material for students who have an accommodation plan. Learn how to request your textbooks in an alternate text format.
Alternate testing
Need fewer disturbances, different lighting, assistive technology or other accommodation during tests? We have alternate testing facilities at our office in Student Services at 51 Brookside, Suite 224 (51st and Oak).
Assistance animals
UMKC welcomes assistance animals on campus. Read our policies on service animals and emotional support animals, outlining the difference between the two classifications and where each is allowed on campus.
Contact Student Accessibility Services
Phone
816-235-5612
accessibility@umkc.edu
Hours
Weekdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location
Brookside 51, Ste. 224 (51st and Oak)
Meet the Team
Amber Andrews Senior Access Advisor Phone: 816-235-5690 Email: amber.andrews@umkc.edu
Khisha Moore Exam Coordinator Phone: 816-235-5672 Email: khisha.moore@umkc.edu
Shannon Wheeler Assistant Director of Student Accessibility Services Phone: 816-235-5696 Email: shannon.r.wheeler@umkc.edu