Isabel Laderman News Today

The process would take pressure off students from having to communicate their needs to professors.

The University of Minnesota is exploring a policy change to have the Disability Resource Center (DRC)  communicate accommodations to faculty on behalf of students.  Current DRC policy requires students to communicate their accommodations to their professors, often exposing the uneven power dynamic between the two sides, where students often can feel intimidated by their professor....

The University of Minnesota’s Disability Resource Center talks accommodations and awareness, while the Disabled Student Cultural Center fosters an environment of inclusivity.