Disability Resources : University of Rochester

Rochester COVID-19 Resource Center

We are committed to the health and safety of our community. Get the latest updates related to University guidelines and campus protocols. Visit the website.

Visit the link below for faculty and student accommodation guidance during remote instruction.

Learn More

Our staff are available virtually during business hours. Call (585) 276-5075, email disability@rochester.edu, or visit our virtual front desk during business hours to schedule a Zoom new intake appointment, schedule a Zoom appointment with your access coordinator, and get answers to questions. Active DR Student Portal users can use the Request Appointment feature by logging in and following these instructions.

DR Online Services

For students currently registered with the Office of Disability Resources, log in to the DR Student Portal to request a notification of accommodations letter and to schedule exams. View instructions and tutorials for using the Portal.

Academic Accommodations

Students are encouraged to register with our office to disclose a disability. Students requesting classroom disability accommodations for the first time should complete the online academic accommodation application. If you are requesting accommodations in both classroom and residential environments, please complete both forms.

Residential Accommodations

Students requesting residential disability accommodations should complete the online residential accommodation application. Certain resources, like single room occupancy, are limited, so students requesting housing accommodations should do so as soon as they are able.

DR Instructor Services

View instructions and tutorials for using the Portal.

The Faculty Disability Guide assists faculty and instructors in understanding disabilities and in creating inclusive classroom environments.

Web Communications has created a web accessibility resource page for faculty, staff, and students who work on the web.

Upcoming Events

Announcements

Paid Summer Internship Opportunity

Integrate is seeking autistic college students for a paid, full-time remote summer internship with a fortune 500 financial services company. The Market Data Services Analyst Intern will cover all market data business management functions.

Candidates must have an anticipated graduation date of Dec 2021 through May 2023 and a minimum 3.0 GPA. The application deadline is Friday, January 29. Contact us for a position description and application form.

Warning: Internship Phishing Scam

If you receive an email advertising an internship from AHEAD, the Disability Resource Center (DRC), or the Department of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES), please forward it to abuse@rochester.edu as this is a phishing scam.

New Resources for Students with Accommodations

We know that the impacts of COVID-19 have changed the way you learn and study, and we are pleased to announce that we have some new resources to support you during the fall and spring semesters. Learn more on our Resources page.

Requesting an Appointment

Active DR Student Portal users can use the "Request Appointment" feature by logging in and following these instructions to request an appointment.

Requesting Rooms for Remote Classes or Private Meetings

Students can now request a room to attend courses online when unable to return to a personal space, such as a room in a residence hall or apartment, between classes. You may also reserve rooms for one-time private appointments such as CARE meetings, conduct or academic honesty meetings, job interviews, telehealth or teletherapy, Title IX meetings, or advisor meetings. Review the rules for room usage and submit a request through the online form.

Campus Resources

Need help or more information about disability resources? Contact us.