Overview
Mission Statement
The Office of Disability Resources determines and supports the implementation of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities at the University of Rochester. We collaborate with students, faculty, and staff to identify and remove barriers, provide outreach and education, and share resources that foster inclusive, accessible learning environments — supporting full student engagement, empowerment, connection, and belonging.
Vision Statement
The Office of Disability Resources envisions a university community where accessibility is embraced as a shared value and responsibility—one that enriches our collective creativity, empathy, and capacity for innovation. We imagine a future where inclusive universal design is the norm, minimizing the need for individual accommodations, and where students with disabilities are welcomed, supported, and celebrated as vital members of the University of Rochester community.
You are Welcome Here
If you are a student considering whether or not to pursue disability accommodations, we encourage you to set up a meeting with an access coordinator. Students are not considered to have self-identified a disability until they specifically express a desire to do so through an individual interview and by submitting the application form.
University employees (faculty and staff) who require disability accommodations should visit the University's Disability Services website.