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Disability Resources is excited to introduce Myles Urban as its newest addition. Myles joined WashU in October 2024 as Assistant Director. In this role, Myles promotes and supports Disability Resources’ vision and mission to establish a more inclusive and equitable college experience for disabled students. He examines the barriers disabled students face inside and outside […]

Carlie joined Disability Resources as a Coordinator in May 2024. Her primary role is assisting students in establishing disability-related accommodations and connecting students with resources throughout the WashU campus community. Carlie received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Iowa State University before earning an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology from Western Kentucky University […]

Dr. Sullivan joined WashU in December 2021.  As Assistant Director, Matt supports Disability Resources, the University, and disabled students in the creation of a more inclusive environment through the identification of potential access barriers, and the determination and implementation of necessary accommodations. Additionally, Dr. Sullivan serves as DR’s liaison to WashU’s School of Medicine, acting […]

Disability Resources welcomed Lauren in September 2022. In her role as Coordinator, Lauren assists students through the process of determining and establishing disability-related accommodations, and identifying resources to support their equitable inclusion around the WashU campus. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Truman State University, and Master of Science degree […]

Emelia joined Disability Resources in September 2022. Emelia’s primary role is coordinating Disability Resources’ test proctoring services, partnering with faculty, students, and DR student-staff to facilitate assessments requested to be taken with DR. Emelia graduated with honors in Classics from Austin College (Sherman, TX) in 2013, and earned her Masters in Arts of Teaching in […]

Emily joined Disability Resources in November 2023. In her role as Coordinator, Emily assists students in establishing disability-related accommodations, and identifying and connecting with resources throughout the WashU campus. Emily received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and earned a Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from McKendree University (Lebanon, […]

Laura Dieckhaus is DR’s Assistant Director for Assistive Technology (AT) and a technology-for-access expert, working directly with students to identify appropriate technologies to address disability-related barriers, and provide necessary training to equip students to have the greatest opportunity for success with their usage. Additionally, Ms. Dieckhaus coordinates the interpreting, communication, and text remediation needs of […]

Steven Brooks is Disability Resources’ Administrative Coordinator. Joining DR in January 2023, Steven helps plan and coordinate the daily administrative functioning of Disability Resources, and will often be a source of information for students, faculty and staff, and others who engage with DR. Since relocating from Washington, DC, Steven has worked at Saint Louis University, Washington […]

Dr. Chris Stone is Director of Disability Resources (DR). Dr. Stone leads Disability Resources in its efforts to assist disabled students in meeting their academic and personal development goals, and supports the University community in the broader mission of inclusivity and opportunity for disabled students at Washington University. He and his colleagues believe in the […]