DRS Mission Statement/Overview
The purpose of the department can be summarized in its mission statement:
Disability Resources and Services (DRS) supports Temple University students with disabilities in accessing the multitude of opportunities and services available to them through the University. A department within the Division of Student Affairs, we promote a campus environment in which accommodating students with disabilities is a natural extension of the University’s vision to “provide access to superior education for committed and capable students of all backgrounds.”
In advancing this goal, DRS:
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arranges academic adjustments and accommodations as mandated under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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works with the Temple community in enhancing campus accessibility
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provides resource information and consultation to the entire Temple University community, including students, parents, faculty, and staff
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acts as a liaison with regional groups involved with disability services to cultivate a broad range of resources for students