[Ucr-sdrc] SDRC Newsletter

[Glyn A Wild]

UCR SDRC Snapshot
A newsletter featuring reminders, resources, events and opportunities.

Follow SDRC on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/UCRSDRC>, Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/ucrsdrc>, and Twitter<https://twitter.com/UCRSDRC> for information and updates.
Do you have questions about using or requesting approved accommodations? If so, please call 951-827-3861 or email sdrc at ucr.edu.
Accommodation requests
If you have not done so already, please make sure to request your approved accommodations. This includes scheduling your exams. If you need a refresher, follow the link below.
Accessing Accommodations | Students | SDRC | UCR<https://sdrc.ucr.edu/steps-accessing-approved-accommodations>

The Virtual Lobby is now open
If you have a quick question, need some information or want to make an appointment, you can now stop into the Virtual Lobby on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Just go to SDRC Virtual Lobby<https://bit.ly/3jxx8wk>.


Three Scholarship Opportunities
Gordon E. Hein Scholarship Application 2020-2021<https://forms.gle/9JgpwaCzBUZprGaY8>
Scholarship will cover in-State Fees at UCR
Due: December 1, 2020
 Requirements: Legally Blind, Undergraduate or Graduate, Enrolled Full Time, & Registered with SDRC

GARY ALLAN ROSS MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT BOOK FUND Application 2020-2021<https://forms.gle/EfZjRxf6DfBs7jcd6>
Up to $300 in books/supplies
 Due: November 1st, 2020
 Requirements: Undergraduate or Graduate, Enrolled Full Time, Permanent Disability, & Registered with SDRC
 Preferred Qualifications: 3.0 or Higher GPA, Submit Budget to include medical expenses

You are invited to apply to the Molly Adams Scholarship<https://forms.gle/TzDUhRznHbkiV2ip8>
Scholarship amount: To be determined, up to $1000
 Due: Nov. 15th, 2020
Notification of awardees will be in December 2020
 Requirements:
1) Must have a permanent mental, physical, or learning disability
2) Must be a permanent resident of Riverside or San Bernardino Counties
3) Enrolled Full Time or part time
4) Registered with SDRC

Reducing Eye Strain:
Windows
Night Light
Recent Windows 10 builds offer Night Light, which reduces blue light based on when the sun sets in your area. Night Light is accessed through the Display category in the Settings menu. You can change the strength of the blue filter with a slider or switch between automatic and custom schedules for when to turn Night Light on and off.
For more information, visit the Microsoft support page<https://bit.ly/3lj7c9m> (https://bit.ly/3lj7c9m)

Mac/iOS
Night Shift
Apple offers Night Shift for both Macintosh computers. Its functionality is identical to Night Light in Windows 10, with an intensity slider and automatic and manual schedules.
To access Night Shift from your Mac computer, visit the Displays section in the System Preferences and navigate to the Night Shift tab.
Apple's support guides<https://apple.co/31qCpzq> offer more information on accessing Night Shift from your Mac computer (https://apple.co/31qCpzq).

Appointment Request Link
Schedule your next appointment with SDRC in just a few clicks. If you wish to schedule an appointment with a Disability Specialist, click the link below and provide your availability. You will receive a confirmation email.
SDRC Appointment Request Form<https://forms.gle/DdTPomGoa6CaMTUT8>

SDRC Virtual Lounge Hour
SDRC is hosting a virtual lounge hour every Friday from 3-4 p.m. during summer session. Chat, explore, and join the activities. If you are interested, please RSVP at the following link:
https://forms.gle/jv3Bijk7xftjXbdJ6

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society
Student leaders with disabilities are forming a chapter of Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society<http://deltaalphapihonorsociety.org/> at UCR. This Society will facilitate development of leadership and advocacy skills, provide educational programming on disability related topics, facilitate networking and leadership opportunities, and connect students with scholarships.  If you are interested in being a member, please complete this questionnaire<https://forms.gle/MQCekTv3FUswfVfh6>.  You may contact the organization's advisor: jennifer.biggers at ucr.edu with any additional questions.

Alternate Media
Students are highly encouraged to purchase e-text versions of required textbooks. When e-text is not available, the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) works with the campus bookstore, publishers, and other partners to provide course materials in e-text formats.
Submit your Alternate Media Request using the R'Ability Alternate Format Textbooks Module<http://rability.ucr.edu/> as soon as course materials are announced. Required course material will be prioritized. Please e-mail sdrc-at at ucr.edu if you have questions. It may take up to three weeks to complete requests.
If you drop a course or your reading assignment changes, email sdrc-at at ucr.edu as soon as possible to update production schedule.

Accessible and Assistive Technology
Smart pens, document conversion, audio recording and transcription, as well as note taking are just a few technologies available to students either through borne accessible platforms, technology you may already be using, or other means.
Accessible technology is a technology designed with the needs of the largest amount of users in mind, in other words universal design. This technology employs built-in customization features so that users can really individualize their experience to meet their needs.
Assistive technology is specifically designed to help a person with a disability to perform a task. Assistive technology alone will never guarantee access for people with disabilities. Accessing information in any form is only possible when that information is born accessible, meaning it was designed with accessibility in mind.
If you have been approved, please call 951-827-3861 to schedule an appointment with an accessible technology specialist. Discover what will work best for your specific needs.

Support Services Available
SDRC will provide information about campus resources that may be of assistance to you during this time.
§  R'Pantry will remain open by APPOINTMENT ONLY. To book a time contact https://rpantry.youcanbook.me/.


§  Economic Crisis Resources for UCR Students: If you are having an immediate financial crisis and need temporary assistance, the Economic Crisis Response Team may be able to assist. To apply for assistance, visit https://basicneeds.ucr.edu/economic-crisis-response-team.
For the latest COVID-19 updates, visit https://ehs.ucr.edu/coronavirus.



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For UCR COVID-19 updates and resources available to students during this time, visit here.<https://ehs.ucr.edu/coronavirus>

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