Enrollment Management
and Student Affairs

Disability Resource Center

A service for all students attending Portland State University

DRC Drop-in hours: 11 am to 1 pm Monday through Friday

At this time, Google Apps (including Google Docs) are not satisfactorily accessible for people who use screen reading software. Please do not use Google Apps in your classes because a student using a screen reader will not be able to access them.

If you are having difficulty with web access, please contact both UCOMM Support and the Disability Resource Center.

Email is our primary method of communication
Please be mindful that the Disability Resource Center (DRC) and other entities on campus are sending you very important emails to your PSU email address. Due to the confidential nature of our relationship with you, we will continue to correspond with you primarily in this way. Should you choose not to check your PSU email, you may be missing a lot of critical information from Housing, Financial Aid, your professors, and from the DRC (among others)!

Mission

The mission of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is to collaborate with and empower students who have disabilities in order to coordinate support services and programs that enable access to an education and university life. To accomplish this goal, the DRC provides pre-admission and disability counseling, educational training, advocacy and a variety of accommodations for equal access to the educational process and campus life.

Vision

The DRC envisions a future in which everyone, including people living with a disability, is a fully integrated, participating member of their community. We envision a future in which the students we work with have the same opportunities as all PSU graduates to independence, productivity, and a satisfying quality of life.

Values

Our decisions and actions are guided by our values, which are:

Student focus
Our aim is to provide the best possible services.

Respect
Our behavior recognizes the values, contribution and diversity of individuals.

Integrity
We act honestly and ethically.

Accountability
We are accountable for our decisions and actions.

Collaboration
We engage with our stakeholders.

Learning
We continuously improve our services.

To accomplish this, the DRC provides pre-admission and disability counseling, advocacy, educational training, and a variety of accommodations for equal access to the educational process and campus at Portland State University.

• Learning disability assessment
• Psychological assessment
• Assistive technology assessment and training

Academic Calendar for DRC Students - 2011/2012

This calendar provides important dates for DRC events only. Please refer to the PSU Academic Calendar for all critical dates related to the academic year.

Winter Term 2013
Priority Registration - Starts October 29. Regular registration begins November 5.
Service Requests Due - December 17 (this is especially important if your accommodations include interpreting/captioning, room changes, or furniture placement)
Note Taking Invoices Due - March 23

Spring Term 2013
Priority Registration - Starts February 11. Regular registration begins February 20.
Service Requests Due - March 11 (this is especially important if your accommodations include interpreting/captioning, room changes, or furniture placement)
Note Taking Invoices Due - June 16

Summer Term 2013
Priority Registration April 29-May 3
Service Requests Due - June 1 (this is especially important if your accommodations include interpreting/captioning, room changes, or furniture placement)
Note Taking Invoices Due - September 6