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Accessibility at the UW

Students

Disability Resources for Students (DRS) partners with degree seeking students with temporary and/or permanent disabilities to establish, implement and support  access to academic courses and progress towards program requirements.

Working with DRS

Each UW campus has a DRS office to support student access and provide local information and support. DRS core functions include:

  • Partnering with students and faculty to establish academic and housing accommodations
  • Managing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating accommodations and service programs
  • Serving as a resource to students/faculty/staff to ensure effective provision of services
  • Educating the campus community by increasing awareness on how to create and sustain access and inclusion for students with disabilities in all aspects of the university
  • Providing resource and referral information to the campus community and prospective students and their families

There may be times when a student will work with DRS staff from other campuses based on services or the course enrolled in. For more information about access and accommodation in courses contact the designated campus DRS office.

Bothell

DRS at Bothell

Seattle

DRS at Seattle

Tacoma

DRS at Tacoma

Graduate Students

  • Graduate students often have two roles—student and employee—and support is matched to each role:
    • As a student: Disability Resources for Students (DRS) helps arrange accommodations for classes and coursework.
    • As an employee (e.g. GA, RA, TA): Human Resources (HR) supports accommodations related to your job or graduate appointment.

Non-degree seeking students

  • Non-matriculated students should reach out to the Disability Services Office (DSO).
  • Students participating in College in the High School Programs should reach out to the appropriate contact at their high school.

Non-academic accommodations