Disability Resource Center Student Success Programs

Stories from Disability Awareness Month

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Students at a DRC Peer Mentor Group social at Lafayette's Exploration Acres

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March is Disability Awareness Month

Year-round, Purdue University is committed to an inclusive and welcoming experience for all students.

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Students at a DRC Peer Mentor Group social at Lafayette's Exploration Acres

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Making Course Accessibility a More Accessible Skill for Instructors

With the opening of the Usable Materials Center last fall, Purdue instructors have received more help, guidance, and support in developing accessible course materials than ever before.

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Stories from Marketing and Communication

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Pete's story: I've been where you are

I used the DRC as a student. Now I work there, getting students access to the services they need.

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Grace's story: Determined to succeed

Acknowledging autism just makes it easier. It makes it easier not to be ashamed of the person I am.

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David's story: Positivity matters

I'm a positive person, and the DRC's support helps build on that.

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Mikaela's story: I didn't have an IEP. I got help anyway

My access consultant was the first person who told me that it's OK to ask for help.

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Madelines' story: Chron's gave me a passion

My accommodations allowed me to belong to this community.

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Paving the way for Purdue's thriving DRC

The early advocacy was crucial in leading to the success of Purdue's Disability Resource Center

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Stories from the Disability Resource Center

Newspaper icon, the following information is about a disability-related articleThe DRC and Professor Lindsay Hamm work together to help students understand equity and disability
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Newspaper icon, the following information is about a disability-related articleCreating Accessible Events at Purdue University
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Students sit at a table outside of Krach Leaderhsip Center. Krach is home to Student Success Programs, a suite of programs which support students at various times in their Purdue journey. The DRC is a part of Student Success Programs.

Pictured: Students sit at a table outside of Krach Leaderhsip Center. Krach is home to Student Success Programs, a suite of programs which support students at various times in their Purdue journey. The DRC is a part of Student Success Programs.