Process
How many steps are in the DRC Process?
3! Complete online student application, submit supportive documentation for the request, and meet with DRC staff for an intake.
Is there a deadline to apply for a single room accommodation?
No, there is no deadline to apply for a single room, and single room accommodation requests are possible all year round. However, for the upcoming Fall semester, we encourage people to apply by June 1st to reduce their odds of being put on a single room waitlist
What popular notetaking application is the DRC’s most commonly used accommodation for taking notes?
Genio – Allows students to record lectures and take notes at their own pace without having to worry about missing content.
True or False? A reduced meal block can be approved as a reasonable accommodation due to a disability.
True. The typical options for meal accommodations are as follows: Reduced Block Plan, Custom Meals, Exemption from Meal Plan, etc.
Do you have to have an IEP or 504 from high school to work with the DRC?
NO! In fact, a majority of the students we work with have no prior accommodations.
Where is an ESA allowed in the Residence Halls?
ESAs are only allowed in a student’s individual dorm room; they are not allowed in hallways, kitchens, bathrooms, lobby, etc.
What types of assessments are folks able to take with accommodations in the DRC?
Exams, quizzes, and finals
Approximately what percentage of UWRF students have accommodations?
15%
Do students need to disclose their disability to professors?
No! Disclosure is up to the student. The DRC will not share your information with anyone unless you ask us to.
Are Single Rooms and ESA’s the only types of housing accommodations?
No, students can request a first/floor placement, elevator access, AC, Furniture Alteration, and Room Assignment Location, etc.
How do my professors find out about my accommodations?
DRC Connect Faculty Notification Letters- Each semester, students use our system, DRC Connect, to send out email notifications to their professors.
What percentage of students work the DRC didn’t have an IEP or 504 in high school?
60%
What types of documentation are used to support accommodation requests?
IEP, 504, psych evaluations, UWRF Academic Accommodations Form, UWRF housing accommodation forms (provided by the DRC office)
Will a list of my diagnosis and medications count as reasonable documentation?
No, typically, a list of all diagnoses or names of medication is not sufficient documentation for a housing request. We recommend that students have their providers complete the following documentation forms: General Clinician Form for Residence Life Accommodations and Clinician Form for an ESA
What is the most used academic accommodation type at UWRF?
Testing
What is the most common category of disabilities that students have who work with the DRC?
Mental Health
True or False- Accommodations work retroactively.
False- Our office is unable to help folks who haven’t previously communicated with instructors/support staff about their needs for support
Can I bring my ESA to campus prior to my approval of the accommodation?
No, a student is required to supply the required vaccinations for the animal and sign the ESA agreement form before bringing the animal to campus. You cannot have the animal on campus before the approval of an ESA as a reasonable accommodation.
Where to a majority of students with testing accommodations test on campus?
The DRC testing center
What type of accommodations (categories) does the DRC help provide? (Hint- there's 3)
a. Academic
b. Housing
c. Dining