Student Engagement with Disability Resources

Social Media...come join us to keep up to date with events and build community!

DR is on a few social media platforms, come join us to keep up to date with events and build community!

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Discord 

Peer Engagement Coordinator (PEC)

DR has drop-in hours with our PEC, Merlin Gerhard, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. and Fridays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., feel free to stop by for AIMS assistance, questions regarding DR, or just to chat!

You can schedule an appointment with DR's PEC here: https://drpeerengagement.youcanbook.me/

Disabled Student Union (DSU)

While the Disabled Student Union (DSU) is not an extension of Disability Resources, it is important for our students to find community. As such, DSU is a student-run organization to provide connections for students with disabilities and allies. Feel free to reach out to them with the information provided below.

Email DSU's Co-Presidents:

• Kitty Valbuena | valbuenak@sou.edu
• Greyson Johnson | johnsos25@sou.edu

A message from DSU: Students at large have formed together to create a student union that works to empower those with disabilities on campus. We strive to help those with disabilities, and without, to find community. We want to create a place, even virtually, where we can congregate for fun activities and discussion, as well as have a platform to fight for change on and off-campus.

To that end, weekly meetings are Fridays from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Dankook Room (Rm #314). Additional information available upon request at johnsos25@sou.edu and/or valbuenak@sou.edu! 

• DSU Instagram
• DSU Discord

Additional Supports Around Campus

Below we’ve collected some links to other engagement pages around SOU. Let us know if you know of others!

• Office of the Dean of Students: Campus Support Groups & Peer Resources
• Office of the Dean of Students: Basic Needs Resources
• You @ SOU - Take care of your health. Find tips and tools for everything from your mental and physical health, to friendships and finding balance. It’s all here at Southern Oregon University.
• Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC)
• 24/7 Mental Health Support - The SHWC is partnering with My Student Support Services (MySSP) to expand their services to ensure all students have access to a mental health counselor anytime, from anywhere. Access MySSP Services
• Social Justice and Equity Center (SJEC) - Provides advocacy, education, community, and resources at Southern Oregon University; centering the needs of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, queer and trans students, women and femmes, as well as veterans and military families. We work toward a sustainable world.
• Campus Recreation - Campus Recreation is dedicated to creating a culture of wellness at SOU. Offer a variety of programs and services including fitness classes, a relaxation room, and a wellness blog, to help our members engage with the different dimensions of wellness and connect with their peers. Learn to Live Well!