Contact Us

The Disability Resource Center has moved!
We are no longer in the Baytree building, but can be found at the basement level of Kerr Hall. Come say hi to us in reception in Room 54!

Need a question answered? Need help with specific accommodations? The Disability Resource Center is happy to help! This page will provide you with information on how to contact the DRC in general or a specific team. You can also find our office hours, drop-in availability, and instructions on how to locate our office on campus.

DRC Email Addresses

Administrative Contacts

General DRC Reception: drc@ucsc.edu

Website Team: drc-website-group@ucsc.edu

AIM System Help: drc-system-help@ucsc.edu

Accommodations Contacts

Exam Support Services & Testing Center: drc_ess@ucsc.edu

Alternative Media Services (includes file conversation and remediation support): altmedia@ucsc.edu

Accessible Classroom Furniture Support: drcfurniture@ucsc.edu

Assistive Technology (includes support for note-taking software, assistive tech demos, equipment check-out and more): drcicat@ucsc.edu

Captioning Services: drccaption@ucsc.edu

Deaf Services: drc_deaf@ucsc.edu

Classroom Accommodation Services: drcclass@ucsc.edu

Peer Notetaking Services: drcnotes@ucsc.edu

Location & Contact Information

Basement Level – Kerr Hall, Room 54
500 Kerr Road
Santa Cruz, Ca 95064

Accommodations Team
831-459-2089

Testing Team
831-502-2986

Fax
831-459-5064

Office Hours

Summer Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-4pm
In-person reception desk hours will be inconsistent – chat with us live on Zoom (information below!), or leave us a voicemail and we will return your call within two business days

Office Hours*: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am through 5:00 pm

Proctoring Hours*: Academic Year: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Finals Week: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm
Summer Session (including Finals): Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm


*excluding University Holidays, and campus closures

The DRC Virtual Lobby calendar below shows when our team is available for general assistance. Location information is available in the meeting description and location – log on to chat with a reception team member live!

Directions to the DRC

Driving Directions to the DRC from the Base of Campus

Pedestrian Directions to the DRC from the Closest Bus Stop

Last modified: Nov 20, 2025