Welcome to Disability Resources for Students (DRS)
The Disability Resources for Students (DRS) is a department within the University of Washington created to ensure the University fulfills its legal requirements related to accessibility by establishing and facilitating reasonable academic accommodations.
Note
This website focuses on your role in supporting students with disabilities. For information regarding employee accommodations, please visit the Human Resources website.
Two ways to get started
Instructors may have different starting points when it comes to understanding and implementing disability accommodations. To help you navigate our resources effectively, we’ve outlined two primary pathways:
Complete guide to the DRS
Who is this path for?
Instructors and instructional personnel who want a thorough guide to understanding accessibility and accommodation processes.
What you’ll learn:
- Your legal and ethical responsibilities
- Course accessibility resources
- Accommodation procedures
- Student communication guidelines
- Available support resources
Quick action reference
Who is this path for?
Instructors and instructional personnel who have received a Faculty Notification Letter (FNL) and need immediate guidance.
What you’ll learn:
- Why the FNL Matters
- How to Interpret your FNL
- Immediate next steps
- How to contact DRS for support
- Implementation timelines
Note
We recommend that all instructors eventually explore the full learning path (Instructor Guide to the DRS) to gain a comprehensive understanding of disability accommodations and inclusive teaching practices.
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