Disability Resources and Educational Services

2019 Global Accessibility Awareness Day Free Events

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 16th by attending selections from over 15 free workshops and more!

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42nd Annual NIWBT 2019 College National Championships

42nd Annual NIWBT 2019 College National Championships State Farm Center March 14-16, 2019

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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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