[Ucr-sdrc] SDRC NEWSLETTER - Summer 2025 8-14-2025

Fri Aug 15 16:19:22 PDT 2025

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UCR SDRC Snapshot

A newsletter featuring reminders, resources, events, and opportunities.

Summer 2025!

Greetings from the UCR Student Disability Resource Center and the UCR SDRC
Snapshot. The UCR SDRC Snapshot is a periodic newsletter featuring
reminders, resources, events, and opportunities from the Student Disability
Resource Center.

Read through for reminders, events, and a look at the next few weeks!
Follow SDRC on Instagram for information and updates!
<https://www.instagram.com/ucrsdrc/>

SEND LETTERS TO INSTRUCTORS AND SCHEDULE YOUR SUMMER  EXAMS!

Remember to visit *rability.ucr.edu* <http://rability.ucr.edu/> to request
to use your accommodations this quarter! This allows SDRC staff to review
your request, identify anything that may require SDRC assistance, and
provide guidance to the faculty or student. The University needs to track
exams given with accommodations to ensure that accessibility is being
provided.

To protect your rights, please follow the established *process in accessing
approved accommodations*
<https://sdrc.ucr.edu/steps-accessing-approved-accommodations>. The SDRC
can only support official accommodation requests submitted through
*R’Ability* <https://rability.ucr.edu/>. If arrangements are coordinated
outside of the official SDRC process, you risk not receiving your
SDRC-approved accommodations in a timely manner or not in a manner
appropriate to your situation. Submitting your exam information allows SDRC
to effectively advocate for you when

necessary.

*If you are unable to send out letters of accommodation, please contact our
office to make an appointment with a Disability Specialist to update your
documentation!*

*Please see below for instructions:*

Requesting exam accommodations via R’Ability:

a. Go to *rability.ucr.edu* <http://rability.ucr.edu/>, select “Student
Portal”, Send your Quarterly Letters to Faculty.

b. Select Test or Final Exam Requests *must be completed at least 7 days
before scheduled exams.*

c. Please make sure exam times/dates match the class exam time/dates.

d. Look at “View Your Calendar” for confirmation of upcoming exam requests.

e. If you have any questions regarding test-taking arrangements or need
assistance requesting to use your accommodations in R’Ability, contact
*sdrc-exams at ucr.edu* <sdrc-exams at ucr.edu>*, **website for the Student Test
Booking Tutorial*
<https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Flive-ucr-sdrc.pantheonsite.io%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2022-09%2Fmodule-student-test-booking_accessible.pptx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK>,
or stop by our office during regular business hours.

Please schedule your exams 10 days prior to the test date and 2 weeks prior
to your finals via *R’Ability*
<https://rability.ucr.edu/clockwork/custom/misc/index>. If you miss the
cutoff, you may submit a late exam request and the requests are processed
based on availability of resources. Late exam requests are not guaranteed.

*The Late Exam Request form is available in-person only during these
times: 8am-8:45am and 4pm-4:45pm, Monday through Friday.*

View <https://rability.ucr.edu/clockwork/custom/misc/index>

                     OPPORTUNITIES

[image: Group of diverse UC Riverside students smiling and posing together
on outdoor steps in front of a building. Bold yellow and white text reads:
‘Are you new to UCR? Work with an SDRC Peer Mentor.’ UC Riverside Student
Disability Resource Center logo at the bottom]

*Work with a SDRC Peer Mentor*

Are you new to UCR or looking for peer support from someone who
understands?  SDRC Peer Mentors can assist with navigating today’s
challenges, offer tips when needed, and provide guidance throughout the
fall 2025 quarter.  A peer mentor has experienced similar challenges as
yourself and will be able to help.

Peer mentors have participated in extensive training and will continue to
partake in ongoing skills-development training throughout the year. Our
mentors understand the importance of confidentiality and are prepared to
direct you to available resources when needed.

If you are interested in having a peer mentor,* complete the questionnaire*
<https://forms.gle/v34X3A3EHatGaxpe6>* below*.

SDRC PEER MENTEE APPLICATION
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAQMPMTGqy2kn94L6i20XvBbJl-CSf1GfC5Zw6MbWWAKe6rw/viewform>

[image: Blue flyer with event details: Join us virtually at the SDRC
Bootcamp Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 Transitioning to UCR as a STUDENT
WITH A DISABILITY RSVP to attend]

*SDRC Virtual Bootcamp, Tuesday, September 16**th*

Transitioning to a new learning environment as a student with a disability
can present challenges. SDRC team members and student leaders will provide
a one-day virtual boot camp opportunity with multiple sessions that will
help prepare you to transition or even return to UCR. All registered
students with SDRC are welcome.   These sessions will take place on
Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, throughout the day via zoom.

*Session Descriptions*

*10:30 AM- 11:15 AM:*

*Session 1: *“I’m Registered, Now What?’

*Facilitators: *Kirstin Lopez and the Testing Center Team

*Description: *Whether you are new or returning, an Orientation to Services
refresher is always helpful. Come join us as we review how to send out
letters of accommodations to faculty, schedule tests, and/or ask questions
as it relates to accessing approved accommodations.

*11:15 AM- 11:45 PM*

*Session 2: *Self-Advocacy in the College Setting

*Facilitator: *Glyn Wild

*Description: *Improve your self-advocacy skills as it relates to
requesting clarification about course material, communicating disability
related information, or addressing concerns.  Additionally, this workshop
will help you understand your rights and responsibilities as it relates to
accessing SDRC resources during the Fall 2024 quarter.

*11:45 AM-12:15 PM:*

*Session 3: *Intro to Tech Tools for Note Taking

*Facilitator: *Will Pines

*Description: *Note taking in the college setting can be intimidating;
learn about various methods that can assist with note taking and become
acquainted with tech tools that can be helpful for note taking.

*12:30 PM- 1:00 PM:*

*Session 4: *Take a Breath: Coping Skills for Stress, Anxiety, and More.

*Facilitator: *Sarah Rodriguez

*Description: *5-4-3-2-1! Did you know the “5-4-3-2-1” is a technique that
helps connect you to your surroundings using each of your senses? you are
interested in learning about strategies to help manage stress, make sure to
attend this session.

*1:30 PM- 2:00 PM*

*Session 5: *Student Panel-Tips and Strategies for a smooth transition to
UCR

*Moderator: *Glyn Wild

*Description: *Hear from students first-hand about resources/strategies
that supported their transition to UCR.

*2: 00 PM- 2:30 PM: Wrap Up/Final Questions*

*Description:* Any last thoughts or questions? Join us in closing out the
day as we share out additional resources and discuss programming and
upcoming events.

*Please RSVP and select the sessions you plan to attend. You will receive a
zoom invitation upon **completion of the RSVP form*
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEfmbZhuyd9e0LFIvY8CxS-rGdJ4SWxtRKJQYsfMJLDy7bnQ/viewform>*
below.
 *

RSVP FOR SDRC VIRTUAL BOOT CAMP
<https://ucr.zoom.us/meeting/register/yFHii6RBQp-pGwvgp--qhg#/registration>

Accessibility TechnologyReminders & Evaluations

E-text/Alternate Media Accommodations

Please submit your Alternate Media Requests using the Alternate Format
Textbooks module on the R’Ability website
<https://rability.ucr.edu/clockwork/custom/misc/index> as soon as course
materials are announced. Required course material will be prioritized.
Requests may take longer than 2 weeks to fulfill. Please email
sdrc-at at ucr.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

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, the publishers, and other
partners to provide course materials in e-text formats. To avoid delays, it
is best to purchase e-versions of all available textbooks.

Alternate Format Textbooks module on the R’Ability website
<https://rability.ucr.edu/clockwork/custom/misc/index>

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Our mailing address is:
UCR Student Disability Resource Center

1228 Student Services Building

Riverside, CA 92521-9800

*Student Disability Resource Center*
University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave.
1228 Student Services Building
Riverside, CA 92521

Phone: (951) 827-3861  | Email: sdrc at ucr.edu

*SDRC at UCR* <https://sdrc.ucr.edu/>* | **R'Ability*
<https://rability.ucr.edu/clockwork/custom/misc/index>
<https://www.facebook.com/UCRSDRC/>*| **Instagram*
<https://www.instagram.com/ucrsdrc/>* | **Donate to SDRC*
<https://myadv.ucr.edu/SDRC/%22Student%20Disability%20Resource%20Center%22>

“SDRC is committed to an accessible, equitable, and inclusive experience
for students with disabilities through advocacy, empowerment, and
collaboration with the UCR Community to reduce barriers for all students.”

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