UW Disability Resources

Academic Programs and Research Centers




Center for Disability Policy and Research: The mission of the Center for Disability Policy and Research is to shape disability policy and service delivery through research, policy analysis, training and dissemination of information.
Center on Human Development and Disability: The Center on Human Development and Disability makes important contributions to the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families, through a comprehensive array of research, clinical services, training, community outreach, and dissemination activities.
Center for Technology and Disability Studies: The UW Center for Technology and Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary program focusing on research, education, advocacy and informatics related to assistive technology and accessible information systems.
Disability Studies at the University of Washington: Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary field informed by the arts, humanities, and social sciences that investigates, enhances, and compliments society’s understanding of disability by incorporating social, cultural, historical, political, legal and educational perspectives.

Access Guide: Seattle campus and building accessibility, including locations of accessible entrances, rest rooms, elevators, parking and accessible routes of travel on campus.
Accessibility barrier reporting

Dial-A-Ride: Seattle campus shuttle service for persons with mobility impairments.
Disability Parking: Disability parking information for faculty, staff, students and visitors
Emergency Evacuation for Persons with Disabilities

Intramural Activities (IMA) Building – Accessibility

Libraries – UW Libraries Services for Users with Disabilities

Access Technology Lab: The Access Technology Lab provides resources to improve access to computing resources for University of Washington students, faculty, and staff including: access for blind users via speech output or braille; magnification of the screen for people with low vision; alternatives to the standard keyboard and mouse; use of speech recognition software as a writing tool and accessories to make computer use more comfortable. Staff are available to assist in training on the adaptive equipment and software.
University Office TTY numbers

TTY Pay Phones on Campus

DO-IT: DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. The DO-IT website provides a wealth of resources for students with disabilities, K-12 educators, post-secondary, faculty, and administrators, librarians, employers, and parents and mentors.

UW Bothell Disability Support Services (DSS): DSS Bothell provides services to students who are enrolled at the University of Washington Bothell campus. Academic accommodations, if reasonable and appropriate, are provided to students with a documented permanent or temporary physical, emotional, or sensory disability.

UW Tacoma Disability Support Services (DSS): DSS Tacoma functions as the focal point for coordination of services for students with disabilities on the Tacoma campus.

CIDR – Disability as Diversity



DO-IT: DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. The DO-IT website provides a wealth of resources for students with disabilities, K-12 educators, post-secondary, faculty, and administrators, librarians, employers, and parents and mentors.

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