[Ucr-sdrc] UCR SDRC SNAPSHOT, WEEK 7 SPRING

Fri May 16 13:57:30 PDT 2025

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

Spring Quarter 2025 Week 7!
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/>

SCHEDULE YOUR SPRING 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<mailto: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

Scholarships Available for Students with Disabilities

Molly Adams Scholarship

The Molly Adams Scholarship amount to be determined, up to $5000.
Molly Adams Requirements

  *   Must have a permanent mental, physical, or learning disability
  *   Must be a permanent resident of Riverside or San Bernardino Counties
  *   Enrolled Full Time or Part Time
  *   Registered with SDRC
  *   Continuing UCR Student
Apply for Molly Adams Scholarship<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9e2OCvu8RQLr7-9I85fAYAxNLC1QZZttqdKJ-npMH8XvOsw/viewform>

Gary Allan Ross Memorial Endowment Book Fund
The Gary Allan Ross Memorial Endowment Book Fund amount to be determined, up to $300 in books and supplies.
Gary Allan Ross Requirements

  *   Undergraduate or Graduate
  *   Enrolled Full Time
  *   Permanent Disability
  *   Registered with SDRC
  *   Continuing UCR Student
Preferred Qualifications

  *   3.0 or Higher GPA
  *   Submit Budget to include medical expenses
Apply for Gary Allan Ross Memorial Endowment Book Fund  <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7OWoMNwbpeYW_GNoBchILyiIRZElH393OiRgMyN1rOGkUsw/viewform>

Wilma Holladay Scholarship

The Wilma Holladay Scholarship amount up to $1000.
Wilma Holladay Requirements

  *   Registered with SDRC
  *   Undergraduate
  *   Permanent physical disability
  *   Permanent California Resident
  *   GPA 3.0 or above
  *   Demonstrated need for financial assistance
  *   Transfer student (if no eligible transfer student applies, the scholarship will consider a continuing student)
Priority Consideration

  *   Enrolled Full Time
  *   New Transfer Students (please attached transcripts of previous institutions if you are new to UCR)
Apply for Wilma Holladay Scholarship<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQm74vmylw-K3E2xbJRiPNpYZXDel15tsiNFzm9dzvkBIugg/viewform>

Dr. Sonia Blackman Scholarship
The Dr. Sonia Blackman Scholarship amount up to $975.
Dr. Sonia Blackman Requirements

  *   Registered with SDRC
  *   Undergraduate or Graduate
  *   Merit based on a comprehensive evaluation of of an applicant's social and academic achievements
  *   Financial need
  *   Continuing UCR Student
Priority Consideration

  *   Permanent physical disability
  *   Enrolled Full Time
  *   Students with strong overall met, such as but not limited to GPA, contributions such as holding campus leadership positions, participation in clubs or other activities, advocacy work, service or community commitments, research activities, or other extracurricular or experiential obligations.
Apply for Dr. Sonia Blackman Scholarship<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOwb36jVjBhaFRswEeL0slh0nAjLj8HzHSFCO7c1Y6ZrpiYQ/viewform>

Gordon E. Hein Scholarship
The Gordon E. Hein Scholarship covers in-State Fees at UCR.
Gordon E. Hein Requirements

  *   Legally Blind
  *   Undergraduate or Graduate
  *   Enrolled Full Time
  *   Registered with SDRC
Apply for Gordon E. Hein Scholarship<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpTl6cm0FB-6KRMjoY0X0bex2din5SFoWmaz0FTeN-GsTVrA/viewform>

ALL APPLICATIONS DUE May 26, 2025 at 11:59pm

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Calling all graduating SDRC students! We want to celebrate YOU!

We'll be sharing pictures of graduating students and congratulating them on SDRC's Instagram account. If you'd like to participate, please send your graduation picture to jennifer.biggers at ucr.edu<mailto:jennifer.biggers at ucr.edu> .If you'd like to include a brief message of thanks to those in your life or words of encouragement, please include that in the message.

Congrats to the Class of 2025!

SDRC Instagram Account<https://www.instagram.com/ucrsdrc/>

                           EVENTS

[CHASS DROP-IN ACADEMIC ADVISING  Spring 2025  AFRICAN STUDENT PROGRAMS  133 COSTO HALL  TUESDAY, MAY 20th, 1-2PM  WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th, 2-3PM  TUESDAY, JUNE 3rd, 1-2PM   CHICANO STUDENT PROGRAMS  145COSTOHALL  TUESDAY, MAY 20th, 2-3PM  WEDNESDAY, MAY 28th, 1-2PM   LGBT RESOURCE CENTER  245 COSTO HALL  WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st, 2-3PM  TUESDAY, MAY 27th, 2-3 PM   VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER  125 COSTO HALL MONDAY, MAY 19Tth 2-3PM  TUESDAY, MAY 27th, 1-2PM  CHASS FlRST HMNSS 1614  MONDAY, MAY 19th, 1-2PM  MONDAY, JUNE 2nd, 1-2PM   FIRST GENERATION UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION  UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION, 2ND FLOOR,  STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING  MONDAY, JUNE 2nd, 2-3PM   STUDENT DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER  TARTAN AND TWEED  WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st, 1-2PM  WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th, 1-2PM   CHASS WILL PROVIDE ACADEMIC ADVISING AT VARIOUS RESOURCE CENTERS! WE CAN HELP WITH THE FOLLOWING: *           Registration *           Questions about your Degree Audit *           Campus Resources *           General Questions you may have!  **You do not need to be in CHASS**]

CHASS walk in advising at the SDRC.
Wednesday, May 21 from 1 to 2 PM In Tartan and Tweed.
Wednesday, June 4 from 1 to 2 PM In Tartan and Tweed.
Get help with: graduation progress, understanding degree audit, campus resources, and general questions.
You don't need to be a CHASS major for help.

[UCR Glow Ride is a vibrant nighttime event at UC Riverside, happening on Thursday, May 22nd from 6-8pm, bringing the Riverside community together for an illuminated bike ride, run, or walk around campus. Decorate yourself and your bike with glow gear, enjoy music, and promote wellness and sustainability. Don't miss this glowing adventure!      Open to Riverside community at large.   Please note that food is limited and will be prioritized to those on the RSVP list; while supplies last.   First 120 UCR students who RSVP and attend the event will receive an exclusive ASUCR hat.   An RSVP form must be submitted for each participant.]

UCR Glow Ride is a vibrant nighttime event at UC Riverside, happening on Thursday, May 22nd from 6-8pm, bringing the Riverside community together for an illuminated bike ride, run, or walk around campus. Decorate yourself and your bike with glow gear, enjoy music, and promote wellness and sustainability. Don't miss this glowing adventure!

  *   Open to Riverside community at large.
  *   Please note that food is limited and will be prioritized to those on the RSVP list; while supplies last.
  *   First 120 UCR students who RSVP and attend the event will receive an exclusive ASUCR hat.
  *   An RSVP form must be submitted for each participant.
RSVP For The GLOW RIDE<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7KFgkZidGcBQo5EgVvahIUYjw--PRfEt_bJ1OopeDg3OpZQ/viewform>

[Flyer for R ability awards ceremony. Wednesday, May 28 at 5:30 PM at the UCR alumni Center]

The Student Disability Resource Center is proud to announce the 11th annual R'Ability Awards Ceremony!

Please join us  Wednesday, May 28 at 5:30 PM in the UCR Alumni Center.

The purpose of this event is to celebrate Seniors and Graduate students with disabilities from the graduating class of 2024 and their accomplishments. We will also recognize outstanding leadership among our student leaders/groups, and present awards to the campus Allies of the year. Graduating students will also receive graduation cords.

Please RSVP by Friday, May16 if you would like to participate. Due to space availability, attendance at this in-person event will have to be limited. Be sure to reserve your spot today!

We look forward to seeing you!

If you have questions email sdrc at ucr.edu<mailto:sdrc at ucr.edu>

RSVP For R' Ability Awards<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6OYTZzTNzI7LvYpErU_PvFPtJec1QkRPpJvPNrqCTgorCZA/viewform>

Accessibility Technology
Reminders & Evaluations

E-text/Alternate Media Accommodations

Please submit your Alternate Media Requests for Winter  2025 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<mailto: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.

[Website icon]<https://sdrc.ucr.edu/>

[Instagram icon]<https://www.instagram.com/ucrsdrc/>

[Email icon]<mailto:sdrc at ucr.edu>

Our mailing address is:
UCR Student Disability Resource Center
1228 Student Services Building
Riverside, CA 92521-9800

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