Student Disability Services

Welcome to Student Disability Services!  SDS facilitates academic accommodations and services for students with disabilites to ensure everyone has equal access to educational opportunities.  Equal access to education is achieved when barriers to learning are removed. SDS strives to ensure a learning environment to empower students to succeed based on their own efforts and intiatiative. SDS staff are here to help work with students, alongside faculty and staff to ensure the success and inclusion of all students.  

Student Disability Services
2507 University Ave.
107 Old Main
E-mail: SDS@Drake.edu

Michelle Laughlin, MS
Student Disability Services Director
515-271-1835
E-mail: michelle.laughlin@drake.edu

Brooke Sanders, MA
Student Disability Services Coordinator
515-271-2917
E-mail: brooke.sanders@drake.edu 

Current students can click here to schedule an appointment. 

Commendations and Complaints

Grievance Process Regarding Academic Accommodations