Welcome to the DRC!
The DRC is performing all essential work remotely at this time. We can work with you via phone, Zoom, Google Meet, or email. Please call our office at 503-725-4150, email us at drc@pdx.edu, or visit our virtual front desk between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday at https://pdx.zoom.us/j/379914326 (or join with Zoom ID 379-914-326).
Mission
Our mission is to make university life accessible to students with disabilities. We identify, evaluate, and reduce or eliminate barriers to student access and equity. We foster community and create opportunities to promote disability culture.
We focus on building partnerships and infrastructure that incorporate the principles of universal design, social sustainability, and disability justice. We find creative solutions by proactively collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to develop an accessible and inclusive environment.
Hours of Operation
We are still here for you! We are performing all essential functions of the work of the DRC remotely, including initial appointments and drop-ins. Call 503-725-4150 or email drc@pdx.edu Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Or visit the virtual front desk via Zoom between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday. We are monitoring voice mail and email messages closely and will respond as soon as possible.
- DRC Online Links
DRC Virtual Front Desk
"Visit" the DRC Virtual Front Desk Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. via Zoom by going to https://pdx.zoom.us/j/379914326 or enter Meeting ID 379-914-326. You can also call 503-725-4150 and leave a message or email drc@pdx.edu.
DRC Community
Stay connected with the DRC Community by spending time in the Virtual Safe(r) Space, subscribing to Wednesday Weekly, and following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
DRC COVID-19 Remote Learning Guide
This guide contains information and resources to help students who are new to remote and online learning succeed as they learn remotely! It also provides valuable information about how the DRC is working to meet the needs of our students.
Black Lives Matter
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is firm in our commitment to taking anti-racist action and interrupting racism. We are committed to interrupting systems of oppression and marginalization that are often tied to racism including ableism, ethnicism, homophobia, transphobia, sexism, ageism, xenophobia, body shaming, and other systems of oppression and marginalization. Together, we demand justice and remain in solidarity with all members of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
DRC Anti-Racist Action
DRC staff are engaged in a process of collaborative education around anti-blackness and racism. Additionally, DRC staff are taking concrete actions that align with our values and commitments to anti-racism and racial justice as it pertains to our office and other spaces on campus. As a team, we acknowledge that, as those in positions of power, we have a responsibility to make significant improvements that lead to a more just Disability Resource Center and campus for students of color.
Drop-in Hours
Drop-in hours run Monday - Friday with Access Counselor & Consultants 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Adaptive Technology Specialists 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Call 503-725-4150 to get in the queue at, visit our virtual front desk, or email drc@pdx.edu to let us know that you'd like to speak with someone during drop-ins! If you would like to meet with a specific person, please refer to the drop-in schedules below:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | Not Available | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
Not Available |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not Available | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Not Available | 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. | 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. |
PSU and the DRC are fragrance-free environments. For more information, please refer to the Office of Human Resource's Fragrance-Free Value Statement.
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is a department of Diversity and Multicultural Student Services (DMSS). For more information on other departments within DMSS, please refer the DMSS website.
Give to the DRC
With the right resources, we are able to spend the time and money identifying and implementing the creative solutions needed to evaluate, reduce, and/or eliminate barriers to access and equity at PSU.
In particular, the DRC would benefit greatly from financial support to bolster our work in the areas of physical infrastructure and building accessibility, adaptive technology, student scholarships, and more!
Campus Location
116 Smith Memorial Student Union
1825 SW Broadway
Portland OR 97201
Phone: 503-725-4150
Fax: 503-725-4103
Email: drc@pdx.edu
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 751
Portland OR 97207