Welcome to DRC
The DRC provides services to Santa Fe College students with disabilities, so they have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of SF life. The DRC serves students with a wide array of disabilities and this website provides valuable information for students, parents, faculty and staff related to various responsibilities, services and programs of the office. If you cannot find the information you are seeking, please do not hesitate contact us.
The Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) serves:
- Students who document disabilities that limit academic access
- Faculty instructing students with disabilities
- Individuals seeking disability information
This site presents important information about:
- Establishing and coordinating academic modifications, adjustments, auxiliary aids and services through the DRC
- Adaptive technologies that enhance students' capacities for accessing and understanding information
- Self-support strategies that enhance students' independent decision-making and learning processes
- Resources for academic and life planning
DRC Goals:
- Provide outreach to and service excellence for all populations of Santa Fe College students with disabilities
- Formulate recommendations for support systems and accommodations based on individual students’ abilities and needs
- Influence colleagues to provide inclusive academic programs, support services, electronic access, and campus life to benefit all students
- Assist students with developing self-advocacy skills to utilize accommodations and services effectively
- Investigate critical issues in higher education to better serve students and staff on disability-related matters
Mission Statement
The overall mission of the Disabilities Resource Center is to systematically establish and deliver reasonable, equitable academic adjustments and services for students with disabilities; serve as a resource to the college and community on disability related matters.