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Student Disability Centersdc.ucdavis.edusdc@ucdavis.eduMain Office54 Cowell Building530.752.3184Memorial UnionDrop-in Center
SDCPurposeFacilitate equalopportunity andfull participation inUCD services,programs, &activitiesThe presence of disability is anexpression of human diversityNationally, 9-11% of highereducation students disclosedisability & request accommodationCurrently, the SDC serves about5.25% of UCD’s total enrollment of35,186, or 1,848 students
SDCPrimary Responsibilities & ServicesSTUDENTSCreate a welcoming office and community,facilitate equal access to academic services,programs, & activitiesFACULTY/COMMUNITY PARTNERSProtect academic rigor & technical standards, serveas an informational & consultation resourceINSTITUTIONEnsure that the University meets legal obligationsRisk Management
Total Students Served Per Academic -122012-132013-142014-152017-182018-19
Total Students Served by Disability Type2018/2019E. Speech/Other Comm. Disability2F. Deaf2A. Vision - Blind9J. Vision - Low vision34G. Other Hearing Impairment35D. Acquired/ Traumatic Brain Injury45L. Autism/Aspergers Syndrome46B. Mobility147I. Learning Disability236K. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder319C. Other Functional Impairment393M. Psychological Disability5800100200300400500600700
Inclusion & Universal Design Physical Environment: Ramps, curb cuts, door buttons, elevators& low buttons, wide doorways, accessible sinks, flexible seating Educational Environment: multiple modes of communication(visual, audio, touch), audio books, assessment options (paper,exam, take home exam, group work, individual work), captioning Programming: Participation flexibility, space to step away,permission to opt out of non essential activities Campus Living: Let the student know that you’re genuinelyinterested in connecting with them – but don’t push. If a studentdiscloses a disability, refer them to the Student Disability Center
Trends, Updates, ProjectsNational, UC system-wide & UC Davis Trends Increasing number of students disclosing disability and seeking accommodationFastest growing group of students requesting accommodation report complexpsychological disabilitiesSignificant uptick in the number of students who with Autism seeking a college degreeUpdates UCD enjoys several robust Student Groups Associated Student OrganizationDisability Rights Advocacy Committee “DRAC”Autism Support GroupEye-Eye (LD, ADHD)NAMI - National Alliance on Mental IllnessPuppy PalsFACES Project New Database
Tips for Advisors, Instructors, & Staff Students may not realize that they mayqualify for services through the SDC Students may become eligible for servicesat any point during the academic year Assume that students will use all of theservices outlined in their Letter ofAccommodation Students may require accommodationservices beyond the classroom such aswhen working with Housing, Advising,Tutoring Services, OSSJA, . Disability information is confidential,shared on a “need to know” basis only,and does not appear on transcripts ordiplomas
Working TogetherCall with questions orconcernsInvite us to a meetingPartner with us to promoteinclusion
Questions?
sdc.ucdavis.edu. sdc@ucdavis.edu Main Office. 54 Cowell Building. 530.752.3184. Memorial Union. Drop-in Center. Student Disability Center
