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Access Statements

The University of Washington is committed to nondiscrimination by ensuring access to all programs, services, and activities. As such, the University will provide notice of equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations on all relevant publications, course and program information, applications, and advertisements of University programs, services, and activities.

Current statements and descriptions as to where they must appear in accordance with Executive Order No. 31 & APS 46.4, are belowThe required statements vary by type and use, and tailored options are possible through consultation with the ADA Coordinator and the Civil Rights Compliance Office.

Additional accessibility resources for events and marketing/communications are available on the planning and promoting events page.

Program access

Departments are encouraged to demonstrate the University’s values of access and inclusion when they share information about their program, service, or activity.

[INSERT department] services are intended to be inclusive and accessible. If at any time, you have a need or concern, please contact us. For accommodation requests connected to a disability or health condition, contact [INSERT department contact, phone number, and email address].

Announcement of events open to the public, employees, or students

Announcements are made through brochures, flyers, position postings, web flyers, email blasts, social media, event advertisements, etc. Open meetings and trainings may also fall into this category. If a calendar software is used (e.g., Trumba) include it in the templates for invitations. All announcements should include the following statement:

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition, contact [INSERT sponsoring department contact, phone number, and email address], by [INSERT specific date].

If limited space

Accommodation requests related to a disability or health condition should be made by [INSERT specific date] to [INSERT sponsoring department contact, phone number, and email address].

Informational publications

Informational publications are considered any educational or informative materials and can include brochures, pamphlets, fact sheets, reports, and catalogs. All informational publications should include the following statement in the footer, back cover, table of contents, etc.:

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact[INSERT sponsoring department contact, phone number, and email address].

If limited space

This publication will be made available in an accessible alternative format upon request. Please contact [INSERT sponsoring department contact, phone number, and email address].

If an online accessible document exists

An accessible document is located online at [INSERT direct link to document]. For additional access, please contact [INSERT sponsoring department contact, phone number, and email address].

Electronic forms

Electronic forms include applications (e.g., scholarships), surveys, registrations, or other forms. How and when this statement is presented can vary by the type of form. Placing the statement on the landing page of a survey or application at the start  of the form is recommended. For registration forms, placing the statement within the form  and/or at confirmation of registration is recommended. All electronic forms should include the following statement:

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. If any accommodation is needed to complete and submit this form, please contact [INSERT sponsoring department contact, phone number, and email address].

If limited space

If an accommodation is needed to complete and submit this form, please contact [INSERT sponsoring department contact, phone number, and email address].

Course information (credit and non-credit)

For credit courses:

Disability Resources for Students (DRS) offers the following statements for faculty to include in their syllabi for credit courses:

For non-credit courses (e.g., professional development, training):

Access and Accommodations: Your experience in this class is important to us. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by [INSERT specific date] to [INSERT sponsoring department contact person, phone number, and email address].

Procurement of information technology

IT products developed at, purchased by, or used at the University are required to be accessible. Review UW-IT policy information for:

Employment applications & admission recruitment materials

Statements to ensure equal opportunity in applications for admission and employment, and the guidelines for their use are available on the UW Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action website.

Religious accommodation policy

Statements to ensure notice of exceptions for religious absence(s) are available on the Office of the University Registrar website.