Who we are, what we do
We collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to make UA Little Rock accessible to everyone. Our expertise is at the intersection of disability and design. So, we work with the campus community to ensure that physical, curricular and web environments are designed to be as barrier-free as possible. Some barriers to access can’t be removed in a timely manner so that’s when we work one-on-one with students to determine accommodations. This is a collaborative process involving the DRC and the student, and when needed, faculty.
The DRC believes that disability is an aspect of diversity that is integral to our society and to the UA Little Rock campus community. We believe that creating and maintaining usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable learning environments is a shared responsibility of the campus community. Designing learning environments with usability in mind benefits all students at UA Little Rock. We believe that the ultimate indicator of our success is when students with disabilities can access their environments as seamlessly as do non-disabled students.
We strive to work proactively with the campus on accessibility issues by serving on many committees. We also do presentations to colleges and departments across campus on good course design and accessibility issues. We welcome your questions and your input!
Core Values
- Collaboration
- Access
Mission Statement
In the interest of creating usable, inclusive and sustainable environments, the Mission of the UA Little Rock Disability Resource Center encompasses two primary functions:
- To consult and collaborate with faculty, students, other campus stakeholders, and outside entities regarding Universal Design and reframing disability.
- To facilitate access via accommodations, including those related to communication, the physical environment, print materials, and technology.
Vision Statement
DRC’s vision is that UA Little Rock’s educational opportunities, services, programs, technology, and web presence can all be accessed seamlessly by everyone, without DRC intervention.
