Kevin Shields

At the end of the day Monday, the campus will close the Disabled Students’ Readiness Program, a subsidiary of the larger Disabled Students’ Program that helps students succeed in college and gain employment upon graduation.

The campus has expanded accessibility in order to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and requirements imposed after lawsuits. Barriers for students with physical disabilities, however, can often lie less in building plans, which are picked over for potential inaccessibility, than in barriers of the moment.

While many new UC Berkeley admits excitedly anticipate the upcoming school year, Norwegian student Karina Harkestad has been filled with reservation about her chances of attending the school.

In response to funding pressures and a shift in demographics, UC Berkeley’s Disabled Students’ Residence Program is currently transitioning to a model that will place a greater emphasis on independent living skills.

Adolescents with autism are at a significantly higher risk of being bullied than adolescents without the disorder, according to new research led by a UC Berkeley associate professor.