Welcome to the Disability Resources Department (DRD)
DROP IN HOURS
The Disability Resources Department will be offering registration support with drop in hours in the Access Technology Lab on the third floor of Bertolini Hall from Monday Nov. 16th - Wednesday Nov.18 from 8AM - 4PM.
We will also host virtual drop in appointments from November 16th - November 19th from 7AM - 4PM through this Zoom Link: https://santarosa-edu.zoom.us/s/7075274410
Zoom ID: 7075274410
When you get into the Zoom room, you will be placed in a waiting room and will be pulled into a breakout room to meet with a Specialist.
The Disability Resources Department cultivates an accessible and inclusive community and is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive college experience for disabled students. We collaborate with students to provide accommodations and services for their academic goals. We are dedicated to supporting disabled students and value their lived experiences and intersectional identities. Through collaboration and advocacy, we work with our campus communities to remove barriers, implement Universal Design for Learning principles, and fully realize the District’s mission and vision for an accessible, equitable, and inclusive college. We believe that universally accessible educational environments benefit all those at the college.
How to Request Services from DRD
To get started, click on the button below to complete our Request for Services form. If you need help with this step, please contact our office. (you may also print and complete the document here)
- The Request for Services Form is also available in Spanish (SOLICITUD DE SERVICIOS EN ESPAÑOL)
Please note: As part of the application, you will be asked to upload documentation verifying your disability. This can be:
- A document from your doctor that includes your name, diagnosis, and your doctor’s signature or
- An IEP or 504 Plan from high school
If you don't have any of these documents, please call our front desk to discuss other options available.
Please note: Applications with no Student ID number (SID) will not be processed. If you do not have an SID yet, please wait until you receive one before you submit a Request for Services Form.
How to Request Your Accommodation Letters (Approved DRD Students)
You may call the DRD front desk to book an appointment with your specialist. Or, through your Bear Cub Hub:
- Log in to your Bear Cub Hub.
- Click on the blue button that says : VIEW ALL CARDS
- Scroll until you see "Accommodations Portal (DRD)." Click on the ribbon next to the three dots on top to add this to your Bear Cub Home page.
- Select the DRD tile.
- Select Student.
- Click on 'Accommodations' and select 'Get AAA letters'
- Select current term (i.e Fall 2026)
- Review the list of your current classes and approved accommodations.
- For each class, select the specific accommodations you want to use—or request “all approved accommodations”.
- Submit your request.
Please note: Please allow up to four business days for your accommodation letters to be processed and sent to your instructors.
Ask a DRD Specialist
Students with a quick DRD related question can get answers via email daily by accessing the Ask a Specialist link.
Ask a DRD Academic Counselor
Students with questions related to academic coursework can get answers via email daily. Email: drdaskacounselor@santarosa.edu.
Academic Life Coaching
Academic/Life Coaching is available to students using Disability Resources to further explore:
🕒 Time management & organization
🎯 Goal setting & follow-through
💪 Building academic confidence
⚖️ Balancing school, work, and life
Sessions available IN-PERSON in Petaluma or via PHONE/ZOOM. Please complete the Academic Life Coaching Interest Form to learn more!
