Disability Resource Center

The mission of the DRC is to arrange opportunity for students with disabilities to have equal access in the way of academic accommodations, while inclusively being involved in the campus community and culture. 

We believe our community is enriched by diversity and we direct our focus by furthering the education, understanding and advancement of students with disabilities. We commit to fostering an inclusive campus environment for all students, demolishing the stigma attached to the word disability. We empower students to effectively communicate their needs, strengths and barriers in order to provide equal opportunities in the classroom and other university-sponsored programs. We welcome advocacy allies among campus peers, faculty and staff. The DRC encourages suggestions to further establish a culture of understanding and awareness in relation to the disability population served on our campus. 

Classroom Accommodations: The DRC is a collaborative office, working with students, faculty and university staff to create an inclusive educational environment for students. The primary purposes of academic accommodations are to provide students with equal opportunity to access and benefit from all educational programs offered at UWRF.

Housing Accommodations: Residence Life creates the communities where students live, study and build friendships. UWRF recognizes that students with disabilities may require a housing accommodation to fully participate in the residential component of the university experience. The DRC actively works with Residence Life to provide reasonable housing accommodations within university-owned housing. Completed housing accommodation requests are reviewed by the Residence Life Accommodations Committee. 

Dining and Meal Accommodations: Dining on campus is an integral part of the student college experience. The DRC works collaboratively with Dining Services and the campus Registered Dietician to provide reasonable accommodations to students during their on-campus dining experience. Completed meal accommodation requests are reviewed by the Meal Accommodations Committee.

Please Note: Eligibility for any accommodation will be considered based on an individual's disability. Documentation is necessary for most disabilities. Supporting documentation from licensed clinicians provides our professional staff a medical understanding of how a student's diagnosis impacts them. This is an interactive process. All students applying for accommodations at UWRF follow the same process. Accommodations are not retroactive. Connect with us to learn more.