Disability Resources

Our goal is to provide equitable access to students with identified disabilities. Our office works in collaboration with the Disability Resource Center and Office of Equity and Diversity at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMTC) to provide accommodations to eligible students.

Who We Serve

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) works with students with disabilities, the campus community and visitors to ensure equal access to all aspects of the University of Minnesota Rochester experience. If you have questions about disability-related services, would like to request accommodations or want to connect with the DRC, email us at [email protected] or schedule an appointment by selecting the "Book an appointment with the DRC" tab below. If you have any questions or need support, please contact us at [email protected].

What We Do

Disability Resources works to make the UMN Rochester campus an inclusive and accessible community for all. We do this by coordinating accommodations with students, instructors, housing and university stakeholders. Some accommodations may include but are not limited to: testing services, technology assistance, document conversion, housing accommodations, sign language and captioning services and physical accessibility.

Registration

Registering with Disability Resources is simple. Follow the steps below:

• Contact Disability Resources - Current and prospective UMN Rochester students should schedule an intake appointment with the UMN Rochester Disability Coordinator at [email protected] or 507-258-8022.
• Bring current documentation - Documentation of a diagnosis of disability should be brought to your intake appointment. This may include but is not limited to medical reports, Individualized Education Programs, 504 Plans or letters from health care providers.
• Complete registration agreement - During your intake meeting, you will be required to complete a registration agreement which identifies the responsibilities of Disability Resources, as well as you, the student.
• Engage in the interactive process - During your intake meeting you will collaborate with the Disability Coordinator to determine eligibility of services, and if appropriate, identify reasonable accommodations that might mitigate the impact of the disability.
• Follow up as necessary - Disability Resources works as a reference and resource on campus. Continue to contact our office with any additional documentation or changes in your disability status.

The Grievance Process

The University of Minnesota Rochester is committed to equitable access for all students. All current, applicable and reasonable accommodations identified in writing by Disability Resources will be implemented in the university setting. Disability Resources will respond promptly to any written or verbal notification from students registered with Disability Resources, which identifies that the pre-approved and applicable accommodations have not been fulfilled. Disability Resources will then contact both the students and any pertinent faculty/staff about the specific accommodations and attempt to find a solution. If Disability Resources is unable to solve the issue with the student and faculty/staff, they will then contact the appropriate university administrators regarding the accommodation implementation. If the accommodation continues to not be implemented and/ or the student chooses not to speak with Disability Resources, they may file a written grievance with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life.