Disability Resources and Educational Services

DRES Achievement and Leadership Awards

DRES Achievement and Leadership Awards application now available *Deadline extended.

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Congratulations to our Student Achievement and Leadership Award Winners!

DRES congratulates our talented student award winners and thanks our alumni who make these awards possible.

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DRES Hosts Global Accessibility Day

About 100 people turned out for the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Services’ celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 23.

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DRES Networking Event

Would you like to connect with employers without the pressure of the recruitment process? Are you wanting to know more about the diversity practices, particularly for applicants/employees with disabilities (both visible and nonvisible)?

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DRES Unveils Legacy Project

DRES hosted disability pioneer's widow and son for a tour of the new Legacy Project

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First Visiting Scholar in DRES History Presents Research

First visiting scholar in DRES history presents research

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Breaking ground in 1948

Illinois is first post-secondary institution to provide a support service program enabling students with disabilities to attend.

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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.

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2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival Highlights

DRES contributes to the Illinois Pavilion at the 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

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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

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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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US Secretary of Education visits DRES

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan visited DRES and talked with our students on his Ready for Success back to school tour.

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Brad Hedrick Retires

Brad Hedrick retired after 33 years of service to the Division of Disability Resources and Educational Resources.

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Dr. Tim Nugent Received Honorary Degree

Dr. Tim Nugent, DRES founder and disability pioneer, receives honarary degree from Illinois.

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