UofL Disability Resource Center

04/22/2026

Hey Cards, happy last day of classes!! 🎉🥳 Finals start soon, so drop by, say hi, and grab a Finals Support Bag in preparation. Best of luck with wrapping up this semester- You’ve got this❣️

(Image description: photo of brown paper bags decorated with markers and stickers on a wooden table. White brick wall and red chair in the background. Sign in front of the bags in a clear holder. Sign features a black and white checkerboard background, red and white text boxes, yellow smiley face. Text on sign: Finals Support Bags. To ensure everyone gets a bag, please limit to one per person per week. Good luck on your finals!)

04/21/2026

Join us TODAY for the last Lofi Study Hour of the semester! 💜✨

Reach flow state as you chill and review in a quiet, supportive study space. Come and go as you please and all are welcome to attend! 🫶🏼

(Image description: blue sky background with light pink and purple clouds. Light pink text box. Text: Lofi Study Hour. Tuesday, April 21st, 3-5pm. Stevenson Hall Room 114.)

04/21/2026

Hey Cards! As we head into finals week and move-out, please remember not to park in designated handicap spaces. Thanks for helping keep them available for those who need them!

04/21/2026

With finals just around the corner, we’re SUPER busy! 📚Due to the high volume of testing, our Sensory- Friendly Room will have limited availability during this time. We appreciate your understanding- Good luck with finals and end of semester projects! ⭐️🎉

-🤔 Curious if the Sensory- Friendly Room is available? When in use for testing, there will be a sign on the door indicating it’s not available at that time.

(Image description: white grid background with colorful shapes lining the border of the image. Two yellow notification bells, a purple text box and a light blue text box. Text: Tuesday, April 21st- Thursday, April 30th. The DRC’s Sensory- Friendly Room will have limited availability due to a high volume of testing during finals. A sign will be posted outside the door when in use for testing.)

04/17/2026

Classes end next Wednesday- do you have all of your exams and finals scheduled with us? 👀 The deadline to schedule them yourself has passed, but if you need exams scheduled please contact us sooner rather than later- We’ll do our best to try and fit you in! ✍️

-⭐️Pro Tip⭐️: Double check the exams you have scheduled in the student portal. See anything missing or have questions? Don’t be afraid to reach out to us.

(Image description: light grey background, white and black checkerboard on the right hand side of the image. Image of cellphone with a red screen, UofL DRC logo in the middle. Black rectangle towards the bottom of the image. Small black colored icons of phone and laptop screen. Text: Have you booked all of your exams and finals? The deadline, April 3rd, has passed- Please contact us ASAP to inquire about getting added to the schedule! Contact us: 502-852-6938. drcexams@louisville.edu.

04/16/2026

Congratulations to this year’s DRC Student of the Year Award winner, and DCU’s President, Isabella Gliatti! 🎉❤️

(Image description: red and white gingham background. White text box at the top with a black border. UofL DRC logo in a red rectangle. Photo of student with two pieces of tape in the corners of the image. Text: UofL Disability Resource Center Student of the Year Award Winner: Isabella Gliatti)

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

Want a break from studying for finals? 📚✏️ Attend this Sensory-Friendly performance of James and the Giant Peach on Saturday, April 25th at 2pm!🍑🎭 It's put on by Assumption High School's Rose Theatre Company, whose goal of this performance is to create a relaxed, inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy the magic of live theater at their own pace 😊

🔗Purchase tickets here: https://cur8.com/1128/project/137751

Sensory-Friendly adjustments include:
•Dimmed house lighting throughout the performance
•No flashing lights, loud sound cues, or sudden scene changes
•An open area on house left for anyone who may need to move around- The lobby area can also be used for anyone who might need a break or reset

(Image description: light blue sky background, cartoon images of blue buildings and a giant peach atop one of the buildings at the bottom of the image. Colors of text include magenta, orange, and yellow. Text: James and the Giant Peach Sensory-Friendly performance. April 25th at 2pm. Relaxed performance, flexible seating, designated quiet areas, minimized lights and sound, pre-show meet and greet with actors. Tickets on sale at CUR8.com.)

04/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the first annual Autism Acceptance Week! 🌈♾️ We hope you had a great time at the events and learned more about Autism and neurodivergence in the process 🫶🏼

Just remember that Autism and neurodiversity deserves to be celebrated everyday, not just for the month of April 🌷💟

(Image descriptions: laptop on a desk next to sensory stickers, Lily on a red blanket, DCU poster board on a table with freebies, DCU members talking with a student, Mario star painted rock resting on the palm of a hand, painted rocks- pride flag, paw print, and red infinity sign, tv with rainbow paints underneath, student painting blue circles on a rock, red tablecloth and painted rocks, Krista with students, Autism Acceptance books on a wooden table, screen with rainbow colors and people outlined, students at the Speed Art Museum.)

04/09/2026

We can all learn to be a little more empathetic in our day to day 💟 The double empathy opportunity encourages us to learn from each other and offers suggestions to improve, together!

(Image description: each image features a dark green background and text boxes in rectangular and circular shapes- the colors are dark blue, light blue, and white. (image 1) green stars all over the graphic. Cartoon image of people hugging. (image 2) cartoon images of a girl with question marks around her and a brain lifting weights. (image 3) four light blue flowers and a cartoon image in a circle of 5 people’s hands fist bumping. Text: (image 1) The Double Empathy Opportunity. This is an opportunity to learn from each other and creatively address communication gaps between neuro-typical and neurodivergent individuals. Through being more empathetic, we can work together towards a neuro-inclusive future. (image 2) Neuro-typical people can struggle with: forming positive first impressions, recognizing and understanding neurodivergence in others, imagining neurodivergent sensory difficulties. Neurodivergent people can struggle with: managing sensory distractions, reading “between the lines”, executive dysfunction. (image 3) Let’s bridge the gap- strategies for better communication: (bulleted list) -direct communication -allowing for more processing time in conversations -recognizing that many neurodivergent individuals prefer connecting by sharing interests than “small talk” -offering information in written or visual formats -practicing being a kind, empathetic person: not everyone thinks, acts, or communicates the same and that’s okay! Smiley face)

04/08/2026

Looking for an excuse to get creative? Join us tomorrow for a Crafternoon!🎉🧶🎨

-Bring your own craft or explore a variety of supplies provided. No pressure if you’re not an experienced artist, this is just a lowkey way to unwind 😊

-Drop in, make something, and help us build a campus culture that celebrates different ways of thinking, creating, and being 🫶🏼 We hope to see you there!

(Image description: Green background, text boxes- light orange and light blue. Dark purple circle with gray sensory-friendly logo layered over it. “Crafternoon” in multicolored lettering and font. Cartoon image of a frog, multicolored buttons and stars, and a strawberry shaped button. Text: In celebration of Autism Acceptance month, join us for Crafternoon. Hosted by DRC & DCU. Thursday, April 9th. 1-2pm. SAC W303. Sensory-friendly.)

04/08/2026

Feeling anxious or stressed? Try a fidget! 🫶🏼No matter the shape or size, fidgets are helpful, non-disruptive tools to improve focus and support sensory regulation.

Have a favorite fidget? Comment below and let us know! ⬇️🌟

(Image description: (image 1) light blue background with darker blue stars throughout. Green text box in the middle of the image, surrounded by photos of fidgets. These include sensory slug, pop-it’s, fidget cube, keyboard fidget, squishy fidget, fidget spinner, etc. (image 2) light blue background with text boxes- orange, green, and white. Cartoon images of a pop-it fidget, person’s arm outstretched squeezing a yellow smiley face stress ball, and purple fidget spinner. Text: (image 1) What’s the deal with fidgets? (image 2) What is a fidget? Small, handheld tactile objects designed to provide sensory stimulation while helping to improve focus and regulate the nervous system. Fidgets help with: -sensory regulation -concentration -reducing stress and calming anxiety -staying engaged and focused, increasing productivity -grounding and bringing you back to the present moment -stimulating the brain’s alertness.)