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Both Residence Life and Dining Services at UM are readily accessible to and usable by students with many disabilities.
Students, especially those with physical disabilities, are strongly encouraged to investigate and prepare strategies for self-care, access to food services, etc. prior to arrival on campus in the fall. Montana's Independent Living Centers can assist students in developing these skills and strategies. (Please see the List of Resources in Expect Access.)
The University of Montana-Missoula's Residence Life offers a number of accessible housing options both on and off-campus. Reasonable accommodations will be made to students with disabilities whose limitations require them. In addition, UM's Dining Services provides access in a variety of ways.
For example, a student who requires a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) must make arrangements for direction, scheduling and payment. On the other hand, the University, in this case Residence Life, will accommodate the student in ensuring the PCA's entrance to the building, etc., when the student requests such arrangements. Parking arrangements for PCAs may be made with Campus Security.
Dining Services can accommodate specialized dietary requirements, as well as provide dietary counseling for students with food allergies, diabetes, and other conditions. Remodeling in dining facilities has created greater physical access. Students with physical limitations that prevent them from carrying food trays will be accommodated by dining staff. PCAs may be admitted to assist a student with meals when necessary.
Service animals
Single rooms
Wheelchair accessible rooms
University Villages apartments
Studio apartments
Fully accessible wheelchair apartments
For more information about access to Residence Life and University Dining Services, contact those offices or DSS.
