Through the integration of teaching, research, and service, the twofold mission of Florida State University is to provide a comprehensive educational experience and to enhance the self-development of all students.

A department within the Dean of Students, the mission of the Student Disability Resource Center (SDRC) is to enhance the university experience for students with disabilities. Our goal is to ensure a comprehensively accessible college experience so that students with disabilities have access to the same programs, opportunities, and activities as their peers.

The SDRC is also committed to promoting access and awareness among faculty members as well as within the larger University community. In fact, FSU is noted for its accessibility and sensitivity to students with disabilities.

While complying with the letter of the law, FSU also embraces its spirit by providing accommodations to all students with permanent or temporary disabilities to ensure that the entire range of University programs are made accessible.

The shared philosophy of FSU and the SDRC is one that promotes self-awareness, self-determination, and self-advocacy in a comprehensively accessible environment. As the primary advocate on campus for students with disabilities, the SDRC works with the campus community to provide accommodations for the unique needs of students both in and out of the classroom.

Procedures for filing a grievance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are available in the FSU Student Handbook, at the SDRC, and at the ADA Compliance Office (UCA 6209, 645-1458).