UofL Disability Resource Center

UofL Disability Resource Center Our mission is to foster an inclusive campus environment through education, services, collaboration, and outreach to the UofL community.

Let’s get creative! 🤩🌈🎨 Stop by the DRC Lab tomorrow from 1-2pm to paint a rock and de-stress 🫶🏼 - Our resident rockstar...
04/06/2026

Let’s get creative! 🤩🌈🎨 Stop by the DRC Lab tomorrow from 1-2pm to paint a rock and de-stress 🫶🏼

- Our resident rockstar, Arshi (a neurodivergent medical student), will be there to hangout and chat while we create 🌼🎨
- All materials are provided, so come ready to paint! 🤗
- This is a chill event and low pressure; come and go as you please and, as always, everyone is welcome 💟

(Image description: blue and green gradient background, pink and orange layered text box at the top of the image. Yellow star with a cartoon smiley face, holding a paint palette in the bottom right corner. Purple text box in the middle of the image. Black film strips with pictures of painted rocks- ladybugs in grass and foods. Sensory-friendly logo in front of a hot pink circle. Three yellow stars throughout the image. Text: In celebration of Autism Acceptance month, join us for Rock Painting with a Rockstar! Hosted by DRC & DCU. Tuesday, April 7th. 1-2pm. DRC Lab, Stevenson Hall room 111.)

When you think of joy, what comes to mind? ❤️🤔Sunny days? Playing games with friends? Spending time outside? 🌞🎮🌲Join us ...
04/03/2026

When you think of joy, what comes to mind? ❤️🤔Sunny days? Playing games with friends? Spending time outside? 🌞🎮🌲

Join us in kicking off Autism Acceptance Week on Monday, April 6th by sharing what brings you joy and learning about neurodiversity 🌈♾️ Say hi to Lily, UofL’s comfort dog and grab a treat too!

(Image description: light blue background, green swirl line going around the border of the image. Pink Polaroid picture of Lily, UofL’s comfort dog in the middle of the image with a white and orange flower in the bottom left corner. Text: What brings you joy? Join us, and Lily, in celebrating Autism Acceptance month. April 6th, BAB Lobby, 10am-12pm.)

Would a Crafternoon be up your alley? 👀🎨How about a trip to the Speed Art Museum? 🖼️🏺In honor of April being Autism Acce...
04/02/2026

Would a Crafternoon be up your alley? 👀🎨How about a trip to the Speed Art Museum? 🖼️🏺

In honor of April being Autism Acceptance Month, we’re having a week’s worth of events next week (in collaboration with DCU) to celebrate! 🎊❤️ Join us at one or ALL of our Autism Acceptance Week events- as always all are welcome and encouraged to attend. See you next week, Cards!

(Image description: rainbow background, UofL DRC logo in a red rectangle at the top of the image. Below that, a light purple text box with rainbow infinity sign in the top right corner. Below that, 4 light yellow and 4 light green text boxes. Two yellow starbursts outlined in black- one in the bottom left corner, one in the middle on the right side of the image. Text: UofL Disability Resource Center. Autism Acceptance Week Event Schedule. Monday, April 6th- Thursday, April 9th. Monday the 6th: Kickoff Day! Autism Acceptance Week tabling. BAB Lobby, 10am-12pm. Tuesday the 7th: Rock Painting with a Rock Star. DRC Lab (Stevenson Hall, Room 111), 1-2pm. Wednesday the 8th: A trip to the Speed Art Museum, 4-5pm. Thursday the 9th: Crafternoon. SAC W303, 1-2pm.)

Campus is finally in bloom! 🌼🧡 (Image description: photo of orange and yellow flowers with green leaves and stems in a f...
04/02/2026

Campus is finally in bloom! 🌼🧡

(Image description: photo of orange and yellow flowers with green leaves and stems in a flowerpot with the SAC and campus buildings in the background)

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! 🌈♾️🎉 April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month- it’s a time to celebrate the ASD com...
04/01/2026

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! 🌈♾️🎉 April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month- it’s a time to celebrate the ASD community! ❤️ We have lots of great events in store for next week; stay tuned for the schedule! 👀✍️

(Image Descriptions: Each image features the same rainbow colored background and multicolored text boxes with white layered ontop. (Image 1) pink noise cancelling headphones, pink button with rainbow and infinity sign. (Image 2) cartoon image of flowers and a rainbow infinity sign. (Image 3) rainbow infinity sign, sensory friendly logo. (Image 5) purple and rainbow noise cancelling headphones and orange arrow. (Text, image 1) Happy Autism Acceptance Month (Text, image 2) What is Autism (Autistic Spectrum Disorder or ASD)? Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person experiences and interacts with the world, including differences in social communication, sensory processing, and behavior. It’s a spectrum! No two people with autism will have the exact same way of thinking, processing, and behaving in the world; these can also change from situation to situation! (Text, image 3) Nothing is “missing”. The shift to the rainbow infinity is a movement towards inclusion. It represents the wider, infinite, more diverse landscape of neurodiversity. Look for the symbol! Going to a campus event? Keep an eye out for the sensory-friendly icon. This ensures that an event is designed with sensory-friendly options in mind. (Text, image 4) How did it begin? Origin of Autism Acceptance Month. 1970’s: The Autism Society of America started the first organized efforts to promote awareness- this later evolved into April’s Autism Awareness Month. 2007: The UN declared April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day. 2011: ASAN started promoting Autism Acceptance Month, declaring the month of April as such. (Text, image 5) Language evolves! Awareness: understanding symptoms, focusing on differences. Acceptance: inclusive term to help build community and support. Reduces harmful stigma while striving for positive change. Normalizes the community through education and uplifting the voices of Autistic individuals.)

We’ve got lots of fun events in store for April🌞🌷All are welcome and encouraged to join- We hope to see you soon! 😊 🌟Mon...
03/30/2026

We’ve got lots of fun events in store for April🌞🌷All are welcome and encouraged to join- We hope to see you soon! 😊

🌟Monday Motivation🌟: There’s only 1 month left in the semester- you’ve got this!! 💪🏼📚

(Image description: (Image 1)light pink background, UofL DRC logo in a red textbox at the top. White text box below with a rainbow background. Red, orange, yellow, and green text boxes. Cartoon images of yellow ducklings and blue and red flowers. Text: UofL Disability Resource Center. April Events. Thursday the 2nd, Lunch and Unwind. SAC W118A, 12-1pm. Monday the 6th, Autism Acceptance Week Tabling. BAB Lobby, 10am-12pm. Tuesday the 7th, Rock Painting with a Rock Star. DRC Lab- Stevenson Hall, RM 111, 1-2pm. Wednesday the 8th, A trip to the Speed Art Museum. 4-5pm. (Image 2) light pink background with blue, purple, red, orange, and yellow text boxes. Cartoon images of a green frog atop the blue text box and orange and purple flowers. Text: Thursday the 9th, Lunch and Unwind. SAC W118A, 12-1pm. Crafternoon, SAC W303, 1-2pm. Thursday the 16th, Lunch and Unwind. SAC W118A, 12-1pm. Tuesday the 21st, Lofi Study Hour. DRC Lab, Stevenson Hall, RM 111, 3-5pm. Thursday the 23rd, Lunch and Unwind. SAC W118A, 12-1pm.)

Do you have your finals scheduled with us yet? 👀📚 The deadline to schedule ALL exams, including finals, is just 1 week a...
03/27/2026

Do you have your finals scheduled with us yet? 👀📚 The deadline to schedule ALL exams, including finals, is just 1 week away- Friday, April 3rd! 🌸

Need assistance with scheduling? 💻Here’s some options:
- Email us at drcexams@louisville.edu with the details of any last exams you need scheduled. We can take care of the rest!
-Drop by and we can help you schedule any remaining exams; we’re here to support you! 😊

(Image description: background is a photo of a tree with white flowers and green leaves in front of a brown brick building. White text bubble graphic in the middle of the image with a red and gray bell at the top, shadow effect on the image. Two rectangular text boxes within the text bubble, red and black colors. Text: REMINDER! 1 week left to schedule ALL exams/finals. Friday, April 3rd is the last day to schedule!)

Finals are just around the corner! 📝📚Pop In on Thursday, March 26th to schedule any last tests you have for the semester...
03/24/2026

Finals are just around the corner! 📝📚Pop In on Thursday, March 26th to schedule any last tests you have for the semester- including final exams! We’ll help you plan out and schedule those last remaining exams, and you’ll get a popsicle as a thank you 🙂‍↕️🍭

🔔Reminder: ALL exams (finals included) must be scheduled by Friday, April 3rd!

(Image description: white background, light purple and light orange rectangular text boxes and a light green circular text box with asterisks around it. Four light blue stars and a cartoon image of four popsicles (red, purple, pink, and orange) with smiling faces on the bottom half of the graphic. Text: Pop In & Plan. Thursday, March 26th. 11am-3pm. DRC. Schedule exams and get a popsicle!)

Our first Access Art event is happening NOW 🎨🌈 Stop by from now until 5pm to do some water coloring with us! 🌟 All are w...
03/23/2026

Our first Access Art event is happening NOW 🎨🌈 Stop by from now until 5pm to do some water coloring with us! 🌟 All are welcome!

(Image description: 1. Image of Access Art flyer behind watercolor palettes on a table with a tablecloth that has black and white polka dots on it. A jug of water sitting behind the flyer. 2. Red tablecloth, rainbow paint palettes on the table, students painting, cups of water and paintbrushes. 3. Lily the golden retriever puppy 4. Student painting of rainbow infinity sign on red tablecloth background)

It's that time of year again, 2026 DRC Student of the Year Award season!✨📌One University of Louisville student with a di...
03/19/2026

It's that time of year again, 2026 DRC Student of the Year Award season!✨

📌One University of Louisville student with a disability will be recognized as the DRC Student of the Year and will receive a $300 scholarship.
✍️Application and personal essay must be submitted by Monday, March 23. The essay prompt and application can be found at: https://forms.office.com/r/kNineNrNjc

Stop by and create with us next Monday, March 23rd at our Access Art: Watercolor Workshop event! 🎨💚 Supplies and snacks ...
03/19/2026

Stop by and create with us next Monday, March 23rd at our Access Art: Watercolor Workshop event! 🎨💚 Supplies and snacks will be provided!

🖼️Access Art is an inclusive, artist-led watercolor workshop designed with access and flexibility in mind. Participate via step by step guidance from the artist or go with the flow. Create at your own comfort level and embrace your creativity! 🌈

(Image description: colorful background, white square border, rainbow stripe on the right side of the image. Paint brush, gold stars, and rainbow color wheel images. Pink and green text boxes. Blue circle behind Sensory-Friendly logo (gray circle, black noise cancelling headphones, red feather in between). Text: Access Art: Artist- Led Watercolor Workshop. Hosted by DRC and DCU. March 23rd, 4-5pm. DRC Lab (Room 111))

Happy Neurodivergence Acceptance Week! 🎉💗♾️⭐️Neurodiversity includes everyone and we can all work together to make the w...
03/19/2026

Happy Neurodivergence Acceptance Week! 🎉💗♾️

⭐️Neurodiversity includes everyone and we can all work together to make the world a more Neuro-Affirming place to be!

(Image descriptions: (1) cream background, two rainbow stripes with loops, cartoon image of brain making a heart with its hands. UofL DRC red square logo in bottom right corner. Text: Happy Neurodivergence Acceptance Week! March 16th- March 22nd. (2) cream colored background, rainbow stripe in bottom left corner, text boxes in green and blue, cartoon image of rainbow infinity and flowers. Text: Neurodiversity Includes Everyone! Neurodivergence: celebrates the diversity of the human experience. It’s a way of processing, learning, communicating, and interacting with the world that’s different than those that are Neurotypical. Originally associated with Autism but now includes ADHD, OCD, TBI, Learning Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depression, Tourette’s, as well as many more! (3) cream colored background with rainbow looped stripe on the right side of the image. Text boxes in orange, red, and pink. Cartoon image of friends hugging and celebrating. Text: Let’s run the numbers: Did you know? 1 in 5 people are recognized as Neurodivergent- that’s approx. 20% of our population! 17% of undergrad students and 12% of grad students report having a disability. As of September 12th,2025: 1,230 students registered with the DRC. 1,040 (84.6%) - Neurodivergent. 113 (9.2%) - Autism Spectrum Disorder. (4) cream colored background with rainbow looped stripe on left hand side of the image. Purple text box, cartoon image of globe and people holding hands in the middle. Yellow circle behind Sensory-Friendly logo (gray circle, black noise cancelling headphones, red feather in the middle) and green arrow. Text: Creating a Neuro-affirming world. Addressing barriers: sensory- sounds, lights, scent, space. Sensorimotor- taking a break, doodling, walking during a meeting or stepping away if needed. Communication- asking for clarification, okay to pause before responding, visual tools, and being clear and concise. Look for the logo! This means a campus event was designed with Sensory-Friendly options in mind)

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