Office for Disability Equity

UPDATE: All testing with ODE will be located at the ODE Testing Center in Aber Hall (1st Floor). There will no longer be testing at the Missoula College Learning Center. This change is effective beginning Summer Semester.

ODE Testing Center Summer Hours: Monday through Friday from 9AM to 4PM!

Have a great Summer, Grizzlies!

Congratulations to our student employee, Sebby, as she graduates with her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature this weekend!

Thank you for helping serve students as part of the ODE Team. We appreciate you, and are so proud! ❤️

Welcome, Leah, to the ODE Team!

Leah has recently joined us as our new Sign Language Interpreter! She brings 12 years of experience interpreting in a variety of settings.

We are thrilled to have you on the team, Leah!

Drop a ❤️ in the comments to welcome our new teammate!

Taking Summer Classes? Summer Semester Requests are now OPEN in the ODE Portal!

Make sure to submit a Semester Request for every Semester that you are enrolled; this will prompt your accommodation letters to be sent to faculty!

ODE is proud to congratulate Brandy Reinhardt and Mika Watanabe for their amazing contributions to campus, and being recognized during UM's Week of Excellence!

Brandy has been awarded the Americans with Disabilities Act Award. This award honors individuals whose important contributions advance education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities at UM.

Mika has been awarded the Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award. This award is granted annually to a person from UM or the State of Montana who has contributed substantially to making the University a more open and humane learning environment.

Please join us in congratulating our incredible staff members for their achievements!

In Loving Memory of our beloved Ruby. ❤️

It is with heavy hearts that we remember Ruby, Brandy Reinhardt's beloved gal, and a constant presence at the ODE office. Ruby was a source of comfort, joy, and connection for our entire community. Whether she was greeting staff each morning, welcoming students with gentle tail wags, or quietly napping nearby during busy days, Ruby had a special way of making everyone feel at ease (and a keen sense of knowing when you might have just opened a snack...)

Thank you, Ruby, for all the warmth, companionship, and unconditional love you shared with us all.

We love you, Ruby! We love you, Brandy! Find peace (and bacon) over the rainbow bridge 🌈🐾

Dear Graduates,

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! The Office for Disability Equity (ODE), in partnership with the Registrar's Office, is offering graduates the opportunity to preview and walk through the Adams Center before Commencement. We know that large, unfamiliar spaces with lots of people, sounds, and unwritten conventions can be a lot to navigate — and we want you to feel confident and prepared as you cross the stage on May 9.

Preview opportunities are available on:

Thursday, May 7 — afternoon

Friday, May 8 — morning or afternoon

To sign up, submit your RSVP before May 7 and ODE will follow up to coordinate a time that works for you.

RSVP HERE: https://umt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9W5PRUsPAu271I

Additionally, The Trailhead will be available on the floor of the Adams Center during the ceremony itself, should you need a quiet space to decompress and recharge before rejoining the celebration.

This is your moment. We're here to help you enjoy it. Please reach out with any questions.

ODE is back at it again with another Final Fridays event! Join us for "in bloom", celebrating renewal on campus and within ourselves.

Friday, April 24th from 12PM-2PM in the Aber Lobby!

If you plan to take your final exams at the ODE Testing Center or Missoula College Learning Center, please submit an online test booking by Monday, April 27th at 5PM to schedule your exam with us! This deadline will allow us to guarantee your testing space. We will not be able to provide space for last minute scheduling.

For questions and confirmation contact:
At the Mountain Campus
• Dahn Ebert, Office for Disability Equity, Testing Coordinator, at 406-243-4216 or [email protected]

At the Missoula College Campus (Learning Center)
• Jimmy Kendall, The Learning Center, at 406-243-7826 or [email protected] or [email protected]

Reminder! The deadline to submit your Semester Request in the ODE Portal is April 27th, 2026. Don't forget! ✔