Disability Resources and Educational Services

Due to the Governor's Shelter in Place directive, the Rehab Education Center is closed.

Due to the Governor's shelter in place directive, the Rehab Education Center is closed. However, the DRES staff are working hard remotely to serve our students. Please contact us at 217-333-1970 or disability@illinois.edu. Stay safe!

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2019 DSO Holiday Party Photos

Click this link to see photos from the 2019 DSO Holiday Party!

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9th Annual Disability Awareness Program

9th Annual Disability Awareness Program-Your Voice Matters

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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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