Access Statements

Departments are encouraged to demonstrate the University’s values of access and inclusion when they share information about their programs, services, activities, or events.

All formats—including web pages, brochures, flyers, email blasts, social media, event advertisements—should include an access statement. If a calendar software is used (e.g., Trumba) include it in the templates for invitations.

Access statement

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

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

Access statement

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/or 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/or email address].

For credit courses

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

• Seattle Course Statement
• Tacoma Course Statement
• Bothell Course Statement

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/or email address].

Online forms, surveys, registrations, calendars, or other web and mobile tools are required to be accessible and must include a way for people who encounter an access barrier to report it, get it resolved, and get an alternative access option when necessary.

Please use one of the following options.

If the application has a footer that can be fully customized

Use the required footer elements for UW websites provided by University Marketing and Communications. This footer includes an Accessibility link that provides a way to report barriers.

If the application has a footer that can only add links

Include the Required Links in your footer as listed on Required footer elements for UW websites. The Accessibility link provides a way to report barriers.

If the application does not have a customizable footer

Add the following access statement on the page(s) where people access that product or at the bottom of the product’s landing page.

The University of Washington is committed to digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter a barrier to access, please contact [INSERT department contact, phone number and/or email address].

You may use Report a Barrier if your product does not have a supported department contact, phone number, or email address.

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.