UofL Disability Resource Center

08/16/2025

Saturday, August 16, 4-5:30 PM in BAB 218. Check out Welcome Week's Flower Legos, an event with sensory-friendly features.😎

Shout out to the Society of Women Engineers RSO for collaborating in this new initiative! 🎉

08/15/2025

UofL’s Welcome Week is off to a fantastic start!

There are so many options to have fun and learn more about the campus-find the event that’s right for you!

Check out these Welcome Week events offering sensory-friendly features:
• Friday, 8/15, 10-12-College of A&S Open House: BAB 206 offers students the opportunity to drop in, chill out with fidgets, coloring sheets, space away from crowds, etc.
• Friday, 8/15, 10-12-Launch into Engineering, Speed School Open House: meet UofL’s neurodivergence specialist who will be tabling and offer resources, support with fidgets, coloring sheets, etc.
• Friday, 8/15, 5-9 PM-After Hours at Speed Art Museum: Speed Art Museum is now KultureCity Certified, to be designated as sensory inclusive, offer Sensory Sensitivity Bags to visitors. UofL staff and Disabled Cards United (RSO) will be tabling offering resources available on campus.
• Saturday, 8/16/25, 4-5:30 PM-Flower Legos with the Society of Women Engineers: they will provide signage for quiet space, calming activities and resources and handouts.

Start your day off nicely with morning Yoga and Pilates, get free food, dance at a silent disco, learn about resources and student groups and grab swag as well!

(Image description: UofL's marching band with instruments and cheerleaders with pom pom wearing red and black, standing on grass)

08/12/2025

Fall classes kick-off August 18th! Let’s start the semester strong! 🎉

Check out DRC’s August Newsletter for tips and resources on:
✅ Setting up accommodations
✅ Cardinal Success Coaching
✅ Our Sensory-Friendly Initiative
✅ Scheduling exams
✅ And more!

Learn more here:

05/24/2025

Check out our new, amazing website!

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) serves students with disabilities at the University of Louisville. The DRC coordinates accommodations for eligible students and supports the campus community to promote equal access to the universi

05/02/2025

🎓 Good luck to all high school seniors wrapping up their final weeks of K-12!
As you prepare for college, it’s important to know that accommodations can look different in higher education.
👉 Check out this helpful K-12 vs Higher Education guide that explains what to expect: https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:49b20e0c-cf8e-4cc2-bc6d-3bdc052ed423?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other

👉Don’t forget to check out Disability Resource Center’s helpful Getting Started Checklist for setting up your accommodations at UofL! https://louisville.edu/disability/students/getting-started-checklist

Go Cards!

This checklist provides a quick step-by-step explanation of how to connect with the Disability Resource Center for accommodations. For a more in-depth explanation, see our Guidelines for Students with Disabilities.

10/07/2024

Applications are currently being accepted for Red Barn scholarships through November 22 for the spring semester.

https://louisville.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships

09/23/2024

LAST CHANCE! Submit a video or essay nominating your parent or family member for the annual “Parent and Family Member of the Year” Award! All applications are due Wednesday, September 25 at 11:59pm.

https://forms.office.com/r/zfY6ZhfJTJ

09/09/2024

Hi all, check out some of the events below as part of UofL Su***de Prevention Week.

For more information and to register: Https://louisville.edu/cfcwb/events-1
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UofL Center for Family & Community Well-Being

09/06/2024

All-Recovery Meetings are starting next Monday, September 9th! This on-campus recovery meeting is welcome to everyone. Whether you're supporting someone in recovery, in recovery yourself, or are curious about recovery, come join us in the Student Recreation Center, Classroom 107 every Monday from 6-7pm. No registration needed, just show up!

08/29/2024

Navigating university life can be challenging. The Counseling Center offers confidential and professional support to assist with stress, personal development, and mental well-being. For more information, please visit Louisville.edu/Counseling

08/19/2024

📚🖊️ The Accommodated Testing Center (ATC) at the University of Louisville's Disability Resource Center is designed to provide a supportive and accessible space for students with disabilities. We offer extended time, a distraction-reduced environment, assistive technology, and other accommodations based on individual needs. Contact our office today! Phone: (502)852-6938 or drop by Stevenson Hall Rm 119

07/11/2024

Just a reminder that UofL now requires UL2FCTR authentication for Blackboard. For more information on UL2FCTR and using Duo, see ITS’s UL2FCTR webpage at https://louisville.edu/its/ul2fctr/ Or, for more help, contact the ITS HelpDesk at https://louisville.edu/its/get-help/its-helpdesk, or (502) 852-7997.