Getting Started

• Getting Started Checklist
  A quick step-by-step explanation of how to connect with the DRC
• Documentation Guidelines
  Guidelines about what information is needed by the DRC to determine eligibility for services
• Guidelines for Students with Disabilities
  Information about applying for and requesting support services

Forms

• Service Request
  Students who have been working with the Disability Resource Center should submit a Service Request Form to their coordinator as soon as possible after registering for their classes each semester. Priority deadlines will be set each semester, so contact your coordinator early.
• Intake Form
  New students connecting with the Disability Resource Center for the first time complete the intake form to submit documentation and share some initial information about their needs.
• Schedule Exams
  After requesting an accommodation letter and providing it to their instructor, students who will test at the DRC may schedule their exams online.
• Alternate Format Request
  Students who have been approved for an accommodation of books in alternate format should submit their book requests using this form as soon as possible after registering for classes.
• Housing Accommodation Request
  Students may request disability-related accommodations in University Housing and find related procedures here.
• American Sign Language Interpreter Request
  Students who have been approved for ASL interpreting accommodations may request interpreters for meetings outside their regular course schedule using this form.

Policies & Procedures

• Responsibilities of Students, Faculty, and DRC
  Explanation of student, faculty, and DRC responsibilities
• Exam Accommodation Guidelines
  DRC guidelines on exam accommodations
• Note Taker Service Policies
  DRC policies regarding supplemental note taker service
• Books in Alternate Format
  DRC procedures regarding textbooks in alternate format
• Attendance & Deadlines
  Guidance on flexibility with attendance and deadlines for disability-related reasons
• Housing Accommodation Policy
  Policies and procedures related to disability-related accommodation requests in University Housing
• Tutoring Policy
  DRC policy about tutoring
• Formal Student ADA Complaint Procedure
  Procedure for students who wish to file a complaint of disability discrimination.

Resources

• Communicating with Faculty
  Guidance for students on communicating with faculty about accommodations
• Assistive Technology
  Technology available to UofL students
• Parking
  Students with disability-related parking needs should refer to guidelines on the Accessible Parking page on the Parking and Transportation Services website.
• Assessment for ADHD & Learning Disabilities
  If you think you may have ADHD or a learning disability, learn about options for getting an assessment.
• Support with Temporary Medical Conditions
  Information about the support available to students with temporary medical conditions, such as injuries, surgeries, etc.
• Dining Services Allergen Guide
  Guidance from Dining Services on managing food allergies when eating on campus
• ADA Coordinator
  Information from the University's ADA Coordinator
• Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
  Federal, state and disability-related financial aid and scholarship information
• Disability Career / Employment Resources
  Information and resources about careers and employment
• University Housing Areas of Refuge
  Information for students with disabilities who may need assistance with exiting University Housing in the event of an emergency
• Voter Registration
  Information about registering to vote