News & Events
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DRC Finals & Winter Curtailment Hours
The Disability Resource Center will be closed during Winter Curtailment, December 23rd – January 1st, and will reopen on January 2nd. Our in-person reception on the 3rd floor of the Bay Tree building and our Zoom reception will be available during normal hours, from 9am-5pm, during finals week. Please prepare accordingly and meet with your…
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DRC Sensory Experience
The Disability Resource Center is hosting a drop-in sensory experience open to all students. There will be free snacks, games, and activities! Take a break and self regulate! Location: DRC Testing Center Kerr Hall, Basement Date and Time: September 23, 2024 from 11am to 3pm
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Expanded Support for DRC Exam Accommodations Starting Fall 2024
Starting Fall 2024, all approved DRC exam accommodations are eligible to be supported by the Testing Center. This is a change from the Testing Center’s pilot years, when only the most logistically complex exam accommodations were supported. Due to this change, we expect the Testing Center to fill up quickly. Faculty and students are strongly…
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DRC Info Sessions
The DRC will be hosting virtual information sessions both for new students and for their support networks. Each session will be followed by a question and answer period. Save the following dates: Student Support Network Info Session (Megan) – July 15 from 10am to 11:30am Join Zoom Meeting for Student Support Network Info Session (Megan)…
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[UCSA] Paid opportunity for UC students
Hi! My name is Valeria Cantor Mendez and I am the Board Vice Chair for the UC Student Association. UCSA is a student-run, student-led organization with a Board of Directors composed of students elected or appointed by our member student governments. Our mission is to empower students to advocate for the affordability, accessibility, and quality of the…
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Testing Center Operations during UAW Strike
In light of recent campus updates regarding the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike, we want to inform you about the current status of the DRC Exam Support Services. The Testing Center will continue to operate as planned. We will maintain all existing student bookings for accommodated exams unless faculty notify us of any changes. We…
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Accessible Housing Virtual Series Part 4
Join the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) and Project Sentinel for their four part Accessible Housing Series. Who should participate? Legal aid advocates, housing advocates, wraparound service specialists, disability advocates, disabled tenants, family members of disabled folks… anyone who works with, or is a tenant with a disability! Presenters: Dr. Laura Harrison, Housing Accessibility Modification Coordinator, Center…
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Accessible Housing Virtual Series Part 3
Join the Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) and Project Sentinel for their four part Accessible Housing Series. Who should participate? Legal aid advocates, housing advocates, wraparound service specialists, disability advocates, disabled tenants, family members of disabled folks… anyone who works with, or is a tenant with a disability! Presenters: Dr. Laura Harrison, Housing Accessibility Modification Coordinator, Center…
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DRC Services temporarily moving to Kerr & Virtual
Due to limited access of the Baytree Building, DRC Services that are usually available at the Baytree Central Office space are being moved to virtual services where possible. Any in-person service needs will be moved to the Kerr Hall DRC Testing Center space. If you have an in-person appointment with a Service Coordinator today (05/02/2024),…
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UC Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Event – Putting Together the Accessibility Puzzle Pieces
Whether you are starting your journey or want to keep up with digital accessibility trends, the UC GAAD Webinar, May 16, 2024, from 10:00-11:30 AM Pacific Time, will help you put together the accessibility puzzle. Enjoy a short panel on what some of our leaders are doing on their campus. Then, during a series of lightning talks, UC…