Disability Resources and Educational Services

Spotlight

  • Position Opening for Disability Sport Coach, Men's Wheelchair Basketball
    The Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) is seeking candidates for the position of Disability Sport Coach, Men's Wheelchair Basketball
  • Position Opening for Disability Specialist (Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing)
    The Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking candidates for the position of Disability Specialist (Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
  • DRES/DSO Achievement and Leadership Awards
    The 2013 DRES/DSO Achievement and Leadership Awards are Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the I-Hotel and Conference Center.

A History of Firsts

  • Illinois First University to Receive Barrier-Free America Award
    Dean Tanya Gallagher accepts the Barrier-Free America Award from the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) during its 2012 Gala.
  • Breaking ground in 1948
    Illinois is first post-secondary institution to provide a support service program enabling students with disabilities to attend.
  • Brad Hedrick
    Brad Hedrick Shares DRES History with the Board of Trustees
    Brad Hedrick, the DRES Director, shared a short presentation with University of Illinois Board of Trustees in March
  • Nugent Collection Now Online
    Tim Nugent was the founder and director of Division of Rehabilitation Education Services (DRES), the first post-secondary disability support service program in the world.

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