DRC Goals

  • Assist the University in achieving compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This responsibility includes providing services and accommodations to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Provide supportive services to individuals with disabilities, including academic assistance, adaptive equipment, counseling, readers, transcribers, interpreters, and advocacy to ensure equal access to education, employment, and other University programs.
  • Provide academic, personal, and career counseling to assist students in the development of personal and financial independence.
  • Review architectural and program accessibility and make recommendations for the removal of barriers. Fill out online Barrier Alert form here.
  • Provide support to faculty by providing training, designing accommodations, and consulting on disability-related issues.
  • Promote University disability awareness through workshops, in-service training, and consultation with departments, faculty, and community activities.
  • Evaluate requests for reasonable accommodation from University employees and students to ensure adherence to the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act.