Disability Resources for Students
Embedded in the core values of the University of Washington is a commitment to ensuring access to a quality higher education experience for a diverse student population. Disability Resources for Students (DRS) recognizes disability as an aspect of diversity that is integral to society and to our campus community. DRS serves as a partner in fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all University of Washington students.
Federal
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Comparison of IDEA, Section 504 and the ADA (Office for Civil Rights)
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Fair Housing Act
- Department of Justice Service Animal FAQs
Washington State
- Washington State Core Services Act
- RCW 28B.10.916: Supplemental Instructional Materials & Students with Print Access Disabilities
- Non-Discrimination Policy
- Washington State Anti-Discrimination Law
- Washington State Human Rights Commission
- Policy # 188: Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer
UW Policies related access or accommodations
- UW Reasonable Accommodation of Students with Disabilities
- UW Service Animal Policy
- UW Executive Order Non-discrimination and Affirmative Action
- Student Governance and Polices, Scholastic Regulations: Chapter 117
- Leave Policy to Maintain Graduate Student Status
- UW Student Guide: Withdrawal, Quarter Off, and On Leave Polices
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- UW Title IX Pregnant & Parenting Students
Resources related to legislation and regulations
- JAN: Job Accommodation Network
- ADA National Network
- Northwest ADA Center
- Federal disability services
- Access Board
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Department of Education – Disability Rights
- Department of Justice – Disability Rights
- UW Accessibility: Legal Cases By Issue
- Glossary of ADA Terms by the ADA National Network
