University of Maine Student Accessibility Services

04/12/2024

FRIENDLY REMINDER: Applications for our scholarship fund close on Tuesday April 30th. Visit our website to apply. This is open for Eastern Maine high schools. ⬇
https://form.jotform.com/carcher275/the-courageous-steps-project-inc-sc

04/04/2024

UMaine is closed today April 4th.
If you had an exam scheduled with SAS today you will need to reschedule it using your Accommodate portal.
You can also notify us with exam details from your professor [email protected]

02/05/2024

ID: Black outlined megaphone in one corner and a hand submitting a ticket into a red voting box. Blue text on white background reads: Accessible Voting in Maine. Did you know Maine provides an Accessible Voting System (AVS) at all polling places? If you prefer to vote via absentee vote there is an accessible electronic version as well. If you have questions for the Elections Division, call 207-624-7650 or email [email protected]

02/04/2024

“Why should I go to my professors office hours?
and what unspoken rules should I follow?”

ID: split graphic on right side image of a woman sitting in the floor of a relaxed space typing; on the left bulleted list on office hours.
1. Unless otherwise stated just show up, no appointment necessary. 2. Knock. even if the door is open a light knock announces your arrival. 3. Ask for help understanding an assignment, lecture, or a grade. 4. Share career goals, internships & get to know your professor. 5. Get advice/resources for specific challenges with class material

02/02/2024

There are still yummy treats for today or stop by tomorrow Friday February 2nd.

ID: Teal ombre background with a border of frosted donuts some with sprinkles. The letter "o" in the word Donut has been replaced with an image of a donut to create a visual pun as well. Text reads: "Donut" forget SAS has moved. Come snack on our favorite morning treats and coffee while being one of the first to check out our new space. Date: February 1st and 2nd Time: 8:30AM until supplies last Where: 139 Rangeley Rd. We are located in the Center for Accessibility and Volunteer Engagement Building at the UCU.

To request a reasonable accommodation for this event please contact Amy Coleman, 207-581-2319 or [email protected]

Matters

12/05/2023

Check out the schedule from Student Wellness during the Winter Break

If you or anyone in the area may need food on Christmas, these eateries are open :) We wish everyone has a happy holiday season! We have also included some events you can attend over this winter break.

ID: The background is a gradient of several shades of blue. There is a graphic of snowflakes in the middle of the image. There are 3 small door dash logos located by the following lines: 99 hops house, Dennys, Dunkin’ Donuts. There are 4 small post mates logos located by the following lines: 99 hops house, timber, Pete & Larrys, Dunkin’ Donuts. Text reads as follows: Stuck on campus for winter break? What’s open on Christmas Day: 99 Hops House: 5pm-10pm.
Oriental Jade Restaurant and Bar: noon-11pm.
Timber: 1pm-8pm.
Pete & Larrys: 4pm-8pm.
Dennys: 6am-2pm.
Dunkin’ Donuts: 4am-6pm.
Circle K: 24 hours.
Cultural holidays: Bodhi Day: December 8.
Hanukkah: December 7-15.
Las Posadas: December 16-24.
Yule: December 22.
Christmas: December 25.
Kwanzaa: December 26-January 1.
Gantan-sai: January 1.
Orthodox Christmas: January 7.
Maghi: January 13.
Events and activities: At the Collins Center for the Arts: The Nutcracker: December 16.
Postmodern Jukebox: December 22.
The Met: Live in HD: January 6.
Beo String Quartet: January 14.
At the Astronomy Center: Meditations on Perihelion: December 16.
Expedition Reef: January 5. At the Orono Public library: Knitting at the library: Every Tuesday.
Spanish Conversation Group: Every Wednesday.
Banned Book Club: December 19. At Other Locations: Paul Sullivan & Friends Holiday: December 9.
Rigometrics Live: December 9.
Not Your Grandma’s Craft Fair: December 10.
Bangor Farmers Market: January 7.
Orono Farmers Market: January 13.
Umaine Sports Home Games: Men’s Basketball: December 9, January 11.
Women’s Basketball: December 17, January 5.
Men’s Hockey: January 5.
Women’s Hockey: January 5, 8, 12, 13.
Men’s Track and Field: December 8, 9.
Women’s Track and Field: December 8, 9.

11/17/2023

Have you scheduled your final exam with SAS? We are here to help! Please stop in to ask Jonathan or login to accommodate. Please schedule by December 1st.

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10/26/2023

The SAS waffle brunch scheduled for October 26 is cancelled. We plan to reschedule as soon as possible. Take care of yourselves, the Student Accessibility Services Staff.

10/26/2023

We are devastated by the events in Lewiston, Maine and our hearts. Be safe and take care of yourselves.

10/26/2023

SAS is closed today October 26th.
All exams originally scheduled today with SAS will be rescheduled and coordinated for students. Students will need to refer to individual emails for additional details starting tomorrow.
The ADHd Wafgle Event will be rescheduled to a future date as well.