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Non-Discrimination Statement

We are committed to supporting an environment that is free from discrimination, where every individual is respected, valued, and afforded equal opportunities.

Accessibility Resources

University of Pittsburgh Disability Resources & Services

University’s Disability Resources and Services provides support regarding the rights and responsibilities of students, trainees, staff, and faculty with documented disabilities. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals who are disabled in accordance with Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. DRS staff work to assist constituents with evaluating needs, requesting accommodations, and facilitating the process. They provide services such as assistive technologies and adaptive equipment, conversion of print materials to a variety of alternate formats, and accessible transportation via the University’s shuttle system. 

University of Pittsburgh Free Course on Disability Awareness and Support

The goal of the free Disability Awareness & Support course is to promote equal opportunity and the full participation of people with disabilities in higher education by helping participants advance their awareness of the meaning of accessibility in education. Participants will gain competence and confidence in working with students by focusing on legislation, universal design, and assistive technologies. This course is taught by Dr. Mary Goldberg from the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

UPMC Physician Well-being Resources

Physician THRIVE is focused on improving professional fulfillment for UPMC physicians, ensuring access to well-being programs and resources, as well as creating new ways to promote physician well-being and professional fulfillment.

UPMC Graduate Medical Education Well-being Resources

All graduate medical training programs across the United States are required to meet national standards related to physician well-being. The guidelines are defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in Section VIc of the Core Program Requirements. The WELL Toolkit was designed to help academic institutions meet these mandates regarding physician well-being.