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Resources for Distance Learning

A Message from the University:

To aid in this transition, we have created a central email that students, faculty and staff with disabilities can contact, in order to get the help and support that they need. Please contact accessibility@umd.edu if you have any disability related concerns, or need accessibility services or support, during this period of transition. 
In addition, members of our community can also access the resources listed below.
  • The Keep Learning website includes resources for students on how to implement accessibility and accommodations in online courses. *Note the Accommodations Tab: https://ugst.umd.edu/keeplearning/ada.htm
  • Instructors, undergraduate and graduate students should contact the Accessibility and Disability Service (ADS) office if they have any questions on how to implement course accommodations online. ADS staff is available from 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and can be reached at (301) 314-7682 or adsfrontdesk@umd.edu. 
  • The Counseling Center services are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After-hours crisis services are available by phone at (301) 314-7651 starting at 4:30 p.m. every weekday and on weekends. 
  • University faculty and staff members with disabilities, who may be experiencing challenges related to teleworking such as inability to use technology, not having the needed assistive technology, etc., may seek assistance at the Office of Faculty Affairs at faculty@umd.edu; University Human Resources, Office of Staff Relations at umdleave@umd.edu. 
Other Tips and Resources from UMARC:

  • Accessibility and accommodations resources and updates from the University of Maryland
  • Moving online for students with Autism: Webinar and follow-up questions (A copy of the slides can be found HERE)​
  • Adjusting Your Study Habits During COVID-19: A resource guide courtesy of the University of Michigan
  • Check out some of our ideas to help students stay calm:​
    • Happify - Overcome negative thoughts, stress, and life's challenges!
    • Calm - Sleep more. Stress less. Live better.
    • Oprah & Deepak's 21-Day Meditation Experience 
    • NIH Relaxation Techniques for Health
    • Other strategies specific to ASD (other than talking to a loved one who will listen):
    • Motor breaks (take a walk, exercise)
    • Set a schedule
    • Eat and sleep well
    • Deep breathing
    • Get a drink of water and/or snack
    • Listen to music
    • Take a nap
    • Play with a pet
    • Relaxation imagery
    • Break down problems using graphic organizers
    • Use a fidget such as fidget spinner, koosh ball
    • Do something you like to do and set a timer for 1 hour and then go back to the task​
    • Set up virtual social hangouts or game times with friends and family 
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  • Home
  • Resources for Distance Learning
  • Programming
    • PEERS & SIGNA
    • Podcast Series
    • ADOS-2 Training
    • Autism Student Group
  • Research
  • People
  • Resources
  • Contact & Directions
  • Past Events & Publications
  • Research Spotlight