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Disability Research Resources

University Archives Disability-Related Digital Resources

Student in Wheelchair at the Library, circa 1967
A woman makes use of the library, circa 1967.

Textual Documents

Records from the Administrative Subject File
Digitized Records from the Administrative Subject File document the early history of the DRES program and also include Annual Reports and Student Orientation letters.
Records from the Recreation and Athletics Subject File
The Recreation and Athletics subject file illustrates the ways in which DRES and its students used sport to build skills and respect within the University and state. We have digitized a small number of items shedding light on the growth of sports programs.
National Wheelchair Basketball Association Newsletters
The NWBA Newsletters provide an excellent method to track the development of wheelchair basketball from its development in the late 1940s at the University of Illinois. The record series in which these materials are held offers similar documentation for other allied organizations.
Gizz Kids/Ms. Kids File
Digitized Records from the Gizz Kids/Ms. Kids File include administrative correspondence and promptional materials, illustrating ways in which the teams' actiities built confidence and promoted better undrestanding of people with disabilities.

Photographs

Images from the Director's Office Photograph File.
Over 50 images from the Director's Office Photograph File are available in digital format. The finding aid for the complete set of photos is available here.
Images from the DRES Photograph File.
Eight images from the DRES Photograph File are available in digital format. The finding aid for the complete set of photos is available here.

Films/Video

Coming soon!

Audio Interview/Transcripts

Available December 2011.