Self Advocacy

Students must become adept at realistically assessing and understanding their strengths, weaknesses, needs, and preferences.  Also, they must become experts at communicating this information to other adults including instructors and service providers.  Although services will be available through the DRC an office specializing in services for students with disabilities, students will be responsible for seeking these services and supports.  Good communication skills and knowledge about oneself become crucial to success in college. DRC staff support and advocate for disabled students while imparting self-advocacy skills.