Get Registered with a Dedicated UIC DRS Counselor!
DRC is very excited to share that UIC is strengthening our connection with Illinois Department of Human/Rehabilitation Services (DHS/DRS) with the assignment of DRS University Counselors dedicated specifically to serving UIC students!
This means that UIC students will have a direct link to a DRS counselor for registration and support!
New to the idea of DRS? DRS is the state’s lead agency serving persons with disabilities. DRS counselors work one-on-one with individuals who have disabilities and their families to empower them to reach their employment, education, and independent living goals. This means they can provide resources and support well beyond what UIC DRC can offer! Previous UIC students working with DRS have been approved for tuition assistance, purchase of technology, assistance paying for personal care attendants, assistance finding employment and more!
If you are interested in speaking to a UIC-dedicated DRS counselor to learn more, your first step is to complete a referral form:
• Complete the DRS Referral Form (also available at short URL: go.uic.edu/DRSForm)
• Under the item “How did the applicant learn about DRS? (Referral Source)” write in “UIC DRC”
• Save the form and send to malisha.webber@illinois.gov as an attachment
• Someone from DRS will follow up with you with next steps!
Please note: this state based service is unfortunately only available for individuals with Social Security Numbers, and SSN is required for completion of the form.
We hope that you will take advantage of this incredible resource that is now easier than ever to connect with.