About Us....

Disability Resources leads the University of Arizona in the pursuit and implementation of a well-designed, accessible campus.  By promoting a view of disability informed by social, cultural and political forces and advancing the construct of universal design, we strive to create inclusive academic, employment, physical, and information environments.   

Expanding on the traditional focus of a postsecondary service program, Disability Resources offers an array of services, resources and programs to students, faculty, staff and campus visitors with disabilities that exceeds that of any other institution in the United States.  Through the provision of innovative programs, consultation and collaboration, program staff engages the campus community in dialogue and partnerships that redefine access both within and beyond the bounds of the University.  Disability Resources houses a state-of-the-art assistive technology lab and a comprehensive adaptive athletic training center that is home to five competitive athletic teams.  Disability Resources' staff is active in the academic mission of the University: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in research activities, and consulting nationally and internationally.   

Disability Studies Initiative - The Disability Studies Initiative (DSI) examines how addressing disability in its full complexity can promote the full participation, self-determination, and equal citizenship of people with disabilities in society.

UA President's Advisory Council on Disability - The President’s Council on Disability provides education and recommendations to the University’s leadership, designed to strengthen this institution’s capacity, both on and off campus, to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities.

Sonoran University Center for Excellence in Developmental (UCEDD) - The Sonoran UCEDD promotes community participation and supports individuals with developmental disabilities in all stages of life through interdisciplinary education, service development, information dissemination, research and impact on public policy.