UCR Student Disability Resource Center

Join the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) for its annual Fall Open House!
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Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: SDRC Office in the Student Services Building
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Students, staff and faculty are invited to come meet or get re-aquainted with the SDRC, tour the facilities, learn about programs and services, resource partners, and more!

There will be some refreshments and engagement activities. 🍂
The event will be held in accordance with current campus guidelines regarding events and gatherings. We look forward to seeing you!!

This workshop is specifically for UCR students.
The goal of this workshop seeks to facilitate awareness, understanding of disability through connecting students with resources, knowledge and relationships of disability as diversity.
Date: Friday, September 27th
Time: 3PM - 4PM

Participants in this program will gain knowledge about what it means to truly be an ally for students with disabilities.

Topics include:

Disability Law

Academic Accommodations

Disability Etiquette

Hidden Disabilities

Disability Demographics

Accessibility

Student Participants will also receive a Disability Ally badge that can placed in their email signature notifying students that they are a safe space for individuals with disabilities.

RSVP through the link in our bio!

As you prepare to transition to UCR, you may benefit from working with a peer mentor. SDRC Peer Mentors can assist with navigating today’s challenges, offer tips when needed, and provide guidance throughout Fall 2024 quarter and, if requested, throughout the academic school year. A peer mentor has experienced similar challenges as yourself and will be able to help.

Peer mentors have participated in extensive training, and will continue to partake in ongoing skills-development training throughout the year. Our mentors understand the importance of confidentiality and are prepared to direct you to available resources when needed.

If you are interested in having a peer mentor, click the link in the bio to sign up.

Scholarships for students with disabilities are now open.
All applications are due September 15th. Click the link in the bio, select Scholarship Opportunities, scroll to the scholarship section and click the relevant links.

1. Molly Adams Scholarship Scholarship amount to be determined, up to $5000.
Molly Adams Requirements:
Must have a permanent mental, physical, or learning disability;
Must be a permanent resident of Riverside or San Bernardino Counties;
Enrolled Full Time or Part Time;
Registered with SDRC;
Continuing UCR Student.
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2. Gary Allan Ross Memorial Endowment Book Fund
Scholarship amount to be determined, up to $300 in books and supplies.
Gary Allan Ross Requirements:
Undergraduate or Graduate;
Enrolled Full Time;
Permanent Disability;
Registered with SDRC;
Continuing UCR Student;
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3. Wilma Holladay Scholarship Scholarship is up to $1000.
Wilma Holladay Requirements:
Registered with SDRC;
Undergraduate Student;
Permanent physical disability;
Permanent California Resident;
GPA 3.0 or above;
Demonstrated need for financial assistance;
Transfer student (if no eligible transfer student applies, the scholarship will consider a continuing student)
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4. Dr. Sonia Blackman Scholarship Scholarship is $975.
Dr. Sonia Blackman Requirements:
Registered with SDRC;
Undergraduate or Graduate;
Merit-based on a comprehensive evaluation of of an applicant’s social and academic achievements;
Financial need;
Continuing UCR Student.
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5. Gordon E. Hein Scholarship - covers in-Stare Fees at UCR.
Gordon E. Hein Requirements:
Legally Blind;
Undergraduate or Graduate;
Enrolled Full-time;
Registered with SDRC

Our SDRC Peer Mentor Program is expanding, and in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to extend this opportunity to you. To give you an idea of what it’s like, here’s what our mentors have said about their experience.
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The program’s mission is to empower first-year and transfer students in understanding their disability and familiarizing themselves with the resources and services available on campus.
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READY TO APPLY?
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SDRC Peer Mentors must meet the following qualifications:
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
Have a permanent disability;
Be enrolled at UCR as a student next school year
(2024-2025)
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If you are interested, click the link in our bio.
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Our SDRC Peer Mentor Program is expanding, and in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to extend this opportunity to you.
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The program’s mission is to empower first-year and transfer students in understanding their disability and familiarizing themselves with the resources and services available on campus.
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READY TO APPLY?
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SDRC Peer Mentors must meet the following qualifications:
Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
Have a permanent disability;
Be enrolled at UCR as a student next school year (2024-2025).
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If you are interested, click the link in our bio. Deadline to submit an application is Wednesday, July 31st.
There are two mandatory training days: 9/24 and 9/25 during week zero.

Congratulations Renee!

“Thank you to my daughter for being my biggest motivation to be the best version of myself. I wouldn't have done this without you. This is yours as much as it's mine 🤍”

SDRC Students we want to celebrate YOU!

We’ll be sharing pictures of graduating students and congratulating them on SDRC’s social media accounts. If you’d like to participate, please send your graduation picture to [email protected]

If you’d like to include a brief message of thanks to those in your life or words of encouragement, please include that in the message.

Congrats to the Class of 2024!

Need a place to study?

Join us at the SDRC study sessions!

We'll be using the Pomodoro technique to break down a 2-hour study block into manageable intervals and short breaks.

You'll also have the opportunity to check-in with a disability specialist to work on:

-Creating a to-do list
-Prioritizing
-Making an Action Plan

RSVP with the link in our bio!

Session dates are as follows:

Monday, June 3rd, 2 - 4:30PM
Tuesday, June 4th, 2 - 4:30PM
Wednesday, June 5th, 2 - 4:30PM
Thursday, June 6th, 2 - 4:30PM

UCR’s Student Disability Resource Center is proud to honor staff, faculty, and departments who serve as outstanding allies to students with disabilities.
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These individuals have demonstrated exemplary commitment to advocating for students with disabilities. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. educating themselves and other about ableism, disability discrimination, or disability oppression; and to combating it on a personal level;

2. ensuring students with disabilities have equitable access to academic/non-academic courses, research, programs, services, activities, facilities, etc.;

3. treating everyone with the dignity and respect they are entitled to as human beings.
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This award is given to staff and faculty members who are nominated primarily by SDRC students. This year’s award recipients are:

Staff: Dr. Clifford Morrison, Post-Doctoral Research Scientist in the Chemical & Environmental Engineering Department

Department: XCITE Center for Teaching and Learning

Faculty: Dr. Noel Pereyra-Johnston, Political Science Department

Teaching Assistant: Gabriela Almendarez, English Department
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Many thanks from the SDRC Team!

Due to popular demand, we’re squeezing in one more opportunity for all of you to connect- TODAY!
Join us at our final “Game Hour” of the quarter where you’ll have an opportunity to hang out with our SDRC Ambassadors, meet our newest disability specialist, Sarah, and connect with your peers while playing board/card games.
Date: Wednesday, May 29th
Time: 3PM-5PM
Location: SDRC Conference Room
See you there!!!!

Today, the 38th Annual Students Affairs Awards Ceremony (SAAmmy Awards) took place, and we were able to recognize some of our outstanding leaders:
Bernadet Davood
Josie Martinez
Nadia Nguyen
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Thank you for your commitment to fulfilling the mission of the SDRC. We are grateful for all your support and contributions!
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We had a great turn out last week, and per your request- here’s another board game event!
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Join our student ambassadors for an afternoon of fun! If you’re thinking of attending. Please RSVP via the link in our bio!
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Details:
Monday, May 13th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
@ the Conference Room in the Main Office
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Please note, you are welcome to stop by at any point within the available hours.

Game Days are back for the Spring Quarter!
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Join our student ambassadors for an afternoon of fun! If you’re thinking of attending. Please RSVP via the link in our bio!
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Details:
Monday, May 6th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
@ the Conference Room in the Main Office
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Please note, you are welcome to stop by at any point within the available hours.

Join us this Thursday, 4/11 from 12:30 to 3PM
At this week’s mixer, you’ll have an opportunity to meet our SDRC ambassadors and connect with your peers while making bracelets. We have a new set of fun themed beads too!
If you’re coming, let us know via the RSVP form in the comments. This will help us plan accordingly with snacks!
We’re located in the Student Services Building (next to the SSC). This event will take place in our conference room.

Join us for an information session with the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) .
Tuesday April 16th from 3PM to 4PM.
Use the link in our bio to RSVP.
The DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy, resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.

Connect in-person with one of our SDRC Peer Mentors during office hours.
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Monday, April 8th
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
(Ideal for CNAS Majors)
Location: Conference Room at the SDRC Main Office
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During your one-on-one 15 minute check-in, you can discuss course scheduling, study habits, or disability management.
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Please sign up for a time slot using the link in our bio.

Join us during Week 10 for focused and efficient study sessions.
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We will be using the pomodoro technique to break down a study block into manageable intervals and short breaks.
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You will also have the opportunity to check-in with a disability specialist to work on creating a to-do list, prioritizing, and making an action plan.
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Monday, March 11th: 2:15 to 5pm
Tuesday, March 12th: 2:15 to 5pm
Thursday, March 14th, 2:15 to 5pm
Location: SDRC - 1228 Student Services Building
RSVP using link in our bio.

Join us at the Multi-Sensory Experience at the SRC; a collaboration with CAPS, Case Management, and SDRC
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Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Time: 4PM-7PM
Location: SRC North- Fitwell Studio and the Challenge Course
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Experience mind-body balance through sensory exploration. Enjoy the sensory-friendly space with relaxing lighting and sound. In addition to indoor activities, you’ll have an opportunity to engage in an adaptive challenge course and partake in a garden activity. Indoor activities include building your own sensory jar or sand tray, painting a tote back, participating in mindfulness meditation and mind/muscle connection. Through these opportunities, you’ll get a better sense of awareness of how you can get sensory input from various activities. Let’s learn together and embrace neurodiversity.

Nintendo Switch is back for Game Day!
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Registered with SDRC and want to connect with others? Join our SDRC Ambassadors for a fun afternoon of games and snacks.
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Wednesday, 2/7
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SDRC Conference Room
Let us know if you’ll stop by and RSVP via the link in our bio.

💛 Save the Date 💛 2/12 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Join us at our next mixer where you’ll have an opportunity to meet our SDRC Ambassadors and connect with your peers while making bracelets! We have a new set of fun themed beads too!
We’re located in the Student Services Building (next to the SSC). This event will take place in our conference room.

Connect in-person with one of our SDRC Peer Mentors during office hours.
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Friday, January 26th
3PM-5PM
(Ideal for CNAS Majors)
Location: Conference Room at the SDRC Main Office
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During your one-on-one 15 minute check-in, you can discuss course scheduling, study habits, or disability management.
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Please sign up for a time slot using the link in our bio.

Game Days are back!
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Join our student ambassadors for an afternoon of fun! If you’re thinking of attending. Please RSVP via the link in our bio!
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Details:
Wednesday, January 17th from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
@ the Conference Room in the Main Office
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Please note, you are welcome to stop by at any point within the available hours.

What’s on your to-do list?

As you prepare for classes and get acquainted with campus, you may benefit from working with a peer mentor.

SDRC Peer Mentors are able to assist with navigating today’s challenges, offer tips when needed, and provide guidance throughout the Winter 2024 quarter and, if requested, for the remainder of the academic school year.

A peer mentor has experienced similar challenges as yourself and will be able to help.

Peer mentors have participated in extensive training, and will continue to partake in ongoing skills-development training throughout the year.

Our mentors understand the importance of confidentiality and are prepared to direct you to available resources when needed.

If you are interested in having a peer mentor, complete the SDRC Peer Mentee Application questionnaire-link in our bio.

You can find a short video explaining the benefits of having a peer mentor in our linktree.

Registered with SDRC and want to connect with others? Join our SDRC Ambassadors for TWO afternoons filled with fun games and snacks.
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Thursday, 11/30
2:30 PM- 4:30PM
Activity: Nintendo Switch
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Friday, December 1st
12PM-2PM
Activity: Board Games
Let us know if you’ll stop by and RSVP via the link in our bio.
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For Friday- We’ll have chess/checkers, cards, uno, and a few others- but feel free to bring your own games too!

Connect in-person with one of our SDRC Peer Mentors during office hours.
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Tuesday, November 28th
3PM-5PM
(Ideal for CNAS Majors)
Wednesday, November 29th
12PM-2PM
(ideal for CHASS Majors)
Location: Conference Room at the SDRC Main Office
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During your one-on-one 15 minute check-in, you can discuss course scheduling, study habits, or disability management.
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Please sign up for a time slot using the link in our bio.

Are you a Bioengineering major and a student with a disability? Connect in-person with one of our SDRC Peer Mentors during office hours on Tuesday, November 21st
12 PM - 2:30 PM
at the SDRC Main Office
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During your one-on-one 15 minute check-in, you can discuss course scheduling, study habits, or disability management.
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Please sign up for a time slot using the link in our bio.
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Our Peer Mentors look forward to hosting more office hours. We will add additional dates for the last week of November. Stay tuned.

Change of plans due to the rain! Come to the SDRC main conference room today, 11/15.

Join us today from 11:30 AM- 2:00 PM bracelet making and learn about and .
While you’re here pick up a donut too!

Come join us today for bracelet making and learn about and .
While you’re there pick up a donut too!

It’s Disability Awareness Week!

We are excited to work with campus and community partners to raise awareness, promote inclusivity, build community, and celebrate diversity.

Here are our events:

Ability Ball
Nov. 13th | Hub 355 | 12:30PM - 3PM

Late to the Party
Nov. 14th | HUB 355 | 12PM - 2PM

Deaf Culture Revealed: Shattering Misconceptions
Nov. 15th | HUB 355 | 10AM - 11:30AM

Multi-Sensory Experience
Nov. 16th | SRC North- Fitwell Studio | 3PM - 6PM

Disability Awareness Art Expo
Nov. 17th | Tartan & Tweed | 2:40PM - 4:30PM

Stay tuned for more details on each event. More information can be found on sdrc.ucr.edu/events