Disability Resource Center
0020 Reid Hall, South Entrance
Phone: (352) 392-8565
Florida Relay Service: 1-800-955 -8771
www.dso.ufl.edu/drc
What is a disability?
A disability can be any variety of documented challenges that students face that somehow inhibits their academic performance. The Disability Resource Center (DRC) serves students who meet the following criteria:
- The student has documented physical, medical and/or psychological conditions; and
- A licensed professional has verified that the student needs individualized services, without which the student would be at a significant disadvantage compared to his/her peers.
How do I get started?
Students must register with Disability Resource Center in order to receive academic accommodations. Please call 352-392-8565 ext 200 to set up an appointment. If possible, bring the documentation of your disability with you to the appointment. Students who disclose that they have a disability on their UF application are not automatically registered. All students must meet with a Disability Resource Center staff member to set up their accommodations. This appointment usually lasts one hour.
How do I communicate my accommodation needs to my instructors?
Students who require in-class accommodations will communicate their accommodation needs through a memorandum which is generated by the Disability Resource Center. This memorandum will be developed and prepared through a collaborative effort involving the Disability Resource Center staff and the student with a disability.
What if I need modifications in my accommodations arranged through the Disability Resource Center?
If you find that the accommodations are not effective or they need to be modified in order to meet the unique demands of individualized courses, please contact the Disability Resoure Center and request an appointment to modify current accommodations. It is essential that the student and the Disability Resource Center staff collaboratively develop and modify any accommodations.
Are class substitutions or waivers available?
Yes, the Disability Resource Center processes petitions for foreign language and math class substitutions for students with diagnosed disabilities that directly impact their ability to be successful in these classes. In addition, petitions for waiving all or part of the CLAST test are available.
Is there anything the Disability Resource Center can do to help with problems taking examinations?
Students with disabilities that interfere with their performance on examinations may benefit from accommodations directly related to their examination issues. If this is the case, students can request accommodated testing as an accommodation supported by the Disability Resource Center.
Is there a learning specialist available to assist students with learning disabilities?
Yes, the Disability Resource Center employs two learning specialists who provide individual learning strategy sessions for students who are registered with this office.