The Disability Resource Center collaborates with students, faculty, and staff to support the creation of usable, equitable, and sustainable learning environments. At times, aspects of course instruction, design, or assessment may present barriers to access or to the accurate evaluation of a student’s academic performance. When this occurs, the Disability Resource Center engages in an interactive process with students to identify barriers and determine reasonable accommodations or disability-related resources, as appropriate.

Students are encouraged to contact the DRC to discuss barriers they are experiencing or anticipate in their academic experience.

Steps to Engage with the DRC

  1. Complete the online Student Application for Accommodations.
  2. Contact the Disability Resource Center to schedule an appointment with a DRC staff member.
  3. Participate in an interactive process with DRC staff to review documentation, discuss individual needs, and determine reasonable accommodations or disability-related resources, in accordance with university policy and applicable law. Documentation may be requested as part of this process.
  4. Submit accommodations letters to faculty each semester, as needed.
  5. Communicate with instructors regarding the implementation of approved accommodations.
  6. Submit any additional requests discussed (e.g., alternative-format materials or communication access services), as applicable.
  7. Follow up with the DRC if questions or concerns arise regarding accommodations or services.

from the DRC Student Handbook