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Disability Resources

Campus Resources
University Programs
Disability Resources Center (DRC)

The UF Disability Resource Center offers a variety of services for students with disabilities. These services include academic accommodations, housing accommodations, scholarships, and student groups.

UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

The UF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities provides various services for students with Autism and related disabilities.

Clubs & Organizations
Disability Ambassadors

The Disability Ambassadors are a diverse group of students working to promote accessibility, inclusivity, and empowerment of disability identity. The group promotes disability as a valued aspect of diversity through student-led education and outreach efforts. This group is open to all students.

Signing Gators

UF’s American Sign Language organization, Signing Gator aims to educate students and community members on topics relating to Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL) and provide opportunities to interact with Deaf or hard-of-hearing people, such as guest speakers from the local Deaf community. This group is open to all students.

Wheelchair Basketball

This is a wheelchair basketball club that is open to all students. Equipment is provided.

Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society

This is an academic honors society for students with disabilities that is offered through the Disability Resource Center

Gainesville Resources
Government Programs/Organizations
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

Vocational Rehabilitation is a federal and state government program that can help people with disabilities find employment. This program can also provide financial assistance for college students with disabilities who qualify.

Contact information for the Gainesville office:

  • 2627 NW 43 St., Ste 201, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • (352) 955-3200

Community Programs/Organizations
Center for Independent Living Gainesville

The Center of Independent Living is a community non-profit organization that provides various services to people with disabilities to improve the lives of people.

222 SW 36th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607