Welcome to the Lillian Semper Ross Center for Disability Services (RCDS). The staff at RCDS assists in creating an environment for accessible education at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The staff coordinates services and accommodations for students with a variety of documented disabilities. This handbook will assist you in accessing the services that you need. You are encouraged to work with the staff if you have any questions about the information contained in this handbook.

Campus Center
2nd Floor, 2100 Street. Room 2010
100 Morrissey Blvd
Boston, MA
Phone/Relay: (617) 287-7430

Purpose of this Handbook

This guide was prepared to acquaint you with the services available at the RCDS. You will read about services and adaptive equipment that are available at UMass Boston. You will also read about the services the RCDS offers, and the policies and procedures necessary to receive these services, as well as your rights and responsibilities under the law. We hope you find this guide helpful.

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