Major Life Changes Can Affect Your Mental Health
Dominique Kent/Contributing Writer Mental health is an issue on college campuses. But it’s an issue that can be overcome. Many college campuses in the country…
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Nissan donates van to engineering graduate
By: Joshua Ceballos & Ivonne Rodriguez/PantherNOW Staff Aldo Amenta walked across the graduation stage in 2018, and now thanks to a donation from Palmetto57…
Gallery: SGC-BBC conducts Accessibility Walk
By: Anna Radinsky/Assistant News Director Students, faculty and staff walked around the Biscayne Bay campus on Tuesday, Jan. 22 to evaluate and discuss accessibility…
Disability Resource Center provides adaptive technology to students
Gabriella Pinos/Assistant Entertainment Director At the Disability Resource Center in the Modesto Maidique Campus, computer labs are outfitted with adjustable tables, a closed-circuit television system,…
What does the Disability Resource Center do?
Tamica Jean-Charles and Gabriella Pinos/PantherNOW Staff Featured photo by FIU Flickr.
Disabled student battles challenges but overcomes them daily
Uzi Darwiche/ Staff Writer Disability? What disability? That’s the attitude of one of the most inspiring young men that I’ve ever met, who studies right…
Fake service animals: a growing problem nationwide
There has been an increase in fake service dogs and the states, including Florida, have begun to crack down on them – for good reason, too, according to the access consultant manager for the University’s Disability Resource Center, as service animals are “important tools” for people who want to live a more independent life.
‘Interpersonal relationships’ integral for DRC students
Being engaged and developing interpersonal relationships with staff from the Disability Resources Center is one of the most important things for students with disabilities when they reach university according to Hemal Parekh.
DRC faculty work for those ‘left behind’
College is often referred to as the most difficult time in one’s academic career. For students with disabilities, it would be exponentially more difficult if it weren’t for the efforts of the Disability Resource Center.
What you should know about the Disability Resource Center
College can be an exciting time in someone’s life that is spent not only on learning about your future career, but also about yourself. However, these years can be stressful and difficult for some. One place where students can seek aid is the Disability Resource Center.