NEWS AND EVENTS

Peer Mentoring Program for UIC Students on the Autism Spectrum

The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Service Network is providing Support for UIC Students on the Autism Spectrum:
Peer Mentoring Program

Are you a student on the autism spectrum?
Do you wish to “connect” with others who have common interests on campus?

If you answered “yes” to the above questions, our peer mentoring program may be helpful for you!

Interested students will be matched to a peer mentor (fellow UIC student) based on interests or area of study. Goals of the peer mentoring relationship include:
•Facilitation of social and academic networking •Social support

If you would like to be part of this program or if you have questions, please contact:

Jennifer Gorski, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Disability & Human Development College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago
Phone: 312.413.9082
Email: jgorski@psych.uic.edu

Research Participants Needed Concerning Those with a Tramatic Brain Injury

Midwestern University needs Adult Research Participants Living with a traumatic brain injury: The narrative experiences of undergraduate students

If you experienced a traumatic brain injury during childhood or adolescence and have completed at least one academic year at a 2-year or 4-year college… We would like you to be a part of our research study! The purpose of this study is to explore the college experience of individuals who have survived a traumatic brain injury.

If you would be willing to be interviewed for 60‐90 minutes please contact, Dr. Susan Cahill, PhD, OTR/L,. Assistant Professor of the Midwestern University Occupational Therapy Program, Office number: (630) 515-6359

Disability Resource Center

Have a Great Holiday Break!

Confidential Student Registration Form Available

If you want to register for services at the Disability Resource Center, a new online Confidential Student Registration Form is now available. Before your intake appointment you can fill out this confidential online form in preparation for your meeting with your Disability Specialist. You will need your UIC Net ID and password to fill out this online form.

Online Letter of Accommodation Form

An online Letter of Accommodations (LOA) Request Form is available now for students. You can ONLY submit this Request Form online if you are already registered at the Disability Resource Center. If you are requesting an LOA for the first time or if you need to make any changes to your accommodations, please schedule a meeting with your Disability Specialist.

Nondiscrimination Statement

UIC Chancellor’s Statement of Commitment to Persons with Disabilities

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