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It is the policy of our law school to make reasonable accommodations for students whose disabilities entitle them to accommodations.

Classroom & Textbook Accommodations

If you need classroom or textbook accommodations for the current academic semester and have not already requested them, please contact Disability Resources for Students ("DRS") as soon as possible to set up a meeting.

Exam Accommodations

To ensure adequate time to process exam accommodation requests, students should contact DRS as soon as possible to begin the exam accommodation process. Since gathering the information required for accommodations often involves considerable time and effort, students requesting accommodations for the first time should begin the accommodations process as soon as possible.

Students who have previously received accommodations while in law school at The University of Memphis should contact their coordinator DRS to request accommodations to update or renew their accommodation plans. Students need an accommodations memo each semester.

A student who may be entitled to an accommodation should contact Disability Resources for Students, 110 Wilder Tower, at (901) 678-2880.

If you are unsure whether you might qualify for an accommodation or wish to talk with someone about the process, please contact Tara Buchanan, Director of Disability Resources for Students, (901-678-2880). For further information, please go to the University's Disability Resources for Students webpage located here.

Wellness Resources on Campus:

For a full list of wellness resources available to law students on campus, please click here.

State Resources:

Tennessee Department of Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation

At the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS), our goal is to ensure Tennesseans of all abilities have the opportunity to reach their full potential as members of our state’s community, workforce and economy. Our Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program, focuses on connecting Tennesseans with disabilities, their advocates and potential employers with resources that pave pathways to employment and elevated levels of independence. https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/vocational-rehabilitation.html

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services

We are a state agency that provides resources to help Mississippians with disabilities find new careers, live more independently, overcome obstacles, and face new challenges. All of our employees are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. https://www.mdrs.ms.gov/

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services

Arkansas Rehabilitation Services’ (ARS) mission is to prepare Arkansans with disabilities to work and lead productive and independent lives. To achieve its mission, ARS provides a variety of training and career preparation programs. We have 19 field offices across the state serving all 75 counties where individuals can receive assistance with accessibility and training needs that can lead to successful employment. Contact ARS at 1-800-330-0632 or 501-296-1600 to find out how we can help you. https://dws.arkansas.gov/ar-rehabilitation-services/

International Resources:

National Disabled Law Student Association

The National Disabled Law Students Association (“NDLSA”) supports disabled legal professionals before, during, and after their legal education to increase the number of attorneys with disabilities and other historically excluded identities within the profession. NDLSA facilitates peer networks across the country, coordinates advocacy alongside disabled law students, and provides resources to combat the pervasive ableism of the legal field. NDLSA follows the principles of disability justice in all its efforts. julea@ndlsa.org https://ndlsa.org/member-resources/

ABA Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law 740 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005 (202) 662-1570 (voice) (202) 442-3439 (fax) E-mail: CMPDL@americanbar.org https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/disabilityrights/

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 3803 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 524-7600 (voice) (703) 524-9097 (fax) www.nami.org

Organization committed to full participation of individuals with disabilities in college life:

Association on Higher Education and Disability 107 Commerce Center Drive, Suite 204 Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 947-7779 (voice/TTY0 (704) 948-7779 (fax) E-mail: ahead@ahead.org https://www.ahead.org/home

Information on substance addiction, stress, depression, and other emotional health issues:

ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP) 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60654-7598 (800) 285-2221 (Voice) E-mail: spilisd@staff.abanet.org www.abanet.org/legalservices/colap

Organization for blind and sight impaired individuals:

American Counsel of the Blind 2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 650 Arlington, VA 22201 (800) 424-8666 (Voice) Fax: (703) 465-5085 www.acb.org

National Association of Blind Lawyers 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 918 Denver, CO 80222 (303) 504-5979 (Voice) E-mail: slabarre@labarrelaw.com https://www.blindlawyers.net/

Taped law casebooks & treaties are available at:

Braille Institute 741 North Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 663-1111 (Voice) Fax: (323) 663-0867 E-mail: LA@brailleinstitute.org www.brailleinstitute.org

Learning Ally 20 Roszel Road Princeton, NJ 08540 (800) 221-4792 (voice) E-mail: custserv@learningally.org www.learningally.org