The Disability Programs and Resource Center

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Welcome to the Disability Programs and Resource Center

The DPRC collaborates with SF State's diverse community to ensure that all aspects of campus life - learning, working and living - are universally accessible. The DPRC provides the University with resources, education and direct services in order that people with disabilities may have a greater opportunity to achieve social justice and equity.

Summer 2015 Hours

May 26, 2015 through August 21, 2015
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dates and Deadlines For Scheduling Exams With The DPRC

For the Summer 2015 term, the Exam Accommodation Request (EAR) form is due one week prior to the test date for regular exams, quizzes, and finals. Proctoring hours for regular exams, quizzes, and finals are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Read more about DPRC's test accommodation procedures and download the EAR Form.

Student Opportunities

 

2015-2016 Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students

The California State University's Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students is for $8,500 and will be awarded for the 2015-2016 academic year. Visit the Dale M. Schoettler Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students page for details or to download the application packet.

 

Environmental Protection Agency Internship Opportunities

Region 9 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in San Francisco is seeking California State University (CSU) students as interns. This internship will provide CSU students with an opportunity to gain real world experience and technical knowledge, mentorship from EPA staff, and the opportunity to give back to the community while earning CSU college credit.  For more information about this internship opportunity, please contact Kathleen Firstenberg, CSU Liaison for EPA, at 909/537-3860 or by e-mail at kfirstenberg@csusb.edu

 

Free Webinars on Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities

The Pacific Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Center is offering a series of free 90-minute webinars on emergency management and preparedness for individuals with disabilities.  The webinars will be delivered using the Blackboard Collaborate webinar platform.  All sessions will be captioned, recorded, and archived.  To check the 2014-2015 webinar schedule, please visit the Pacific ADA Center's webinar site.

 

Mentoring by AccessComputing for Individuals with Disabilities

AccessComputing, a National Science Foundation funded project, aims to increase the participation of people with disabilities in computing careers by providing mentoring and funding for career development activities for students with disabilities computing-related fields.  To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit AccessComputing's website.

 

Study Abroad Through SF State

The Office of International Programs (OIP) at SF State offers study abroad programs in over 20 countries, in every academic discipline at SF State.  If you want to learn more about Study Abroad, come to one of OIP’s four informational meetings held each week.  To request disability accommodations, please contact Study Abroad at (415) 338-1293 or email at studyabr@sfsu.edu with your request at least seven days business days in advance.  

 

Disabled Students Association (DSA)

DSA is open to all students with and without disabilities. View Disabled Students Association (DSA) for details.

 

Volunteer Opportunity at Independent Living Resource Center SF (ILRCSF)

ILRCSF is seeking an administrative support volunteer. View Volunteer at Independent Living Resource Center SF (ILRCSF) for details.

 

Faculty members - Please check out the Faculty Resources Page

For more news, please visit the Announcements Page.

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