{"id":727,"date":"2012-11-29T13:26:31","date_gmt":"2012-11-29T21:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/?page_id=727"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:12:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:12:09","slug":"disability-resources-for-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability Resources for Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1842\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/denali.accessiblelearning.com\/Washington\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1842\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1842 size-medium\" title=\"myDRS login\" src=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/myDRS_button-300x90.jpg\" alt=\"myDRS login\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/myDRS_button-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/myDRS_button-250x75.jpg 250w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/myDRS_button.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Current DRS students log into myDRS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_1845\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"width: 310px\"><a style=\"font-size: 13px;\" href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/prospective-students\/getting-started\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1845\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1845 size-medium\" title=\"New Students seeking accommodations\" src=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NewStudent_button-300x90.jpg\" alt=\"New student application login\" width=\"300\" height=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NewStudent_button-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NewStudent_button-250x75.jpg 250w, https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/NewStudent_button.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click above to apply for DRS services<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"box-outer\">\n<div class=\"box one box-none box-tan\">\n<div class=\"tile\">\n<h2>General Announcements<\/h2>\n<p>Accessibility is all of us. Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/accessibility\/\">the new &#8220;digital front door&#8221; to accessibility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/\">Career and Internship Center<\/a> has a wonderful set of resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.uw.edu\/channels\/students-with-disabilities\/\">Students with Disabilities<\/a> looking for internships and employment.<\/p>\n<p>Our partners at the UW Libraries have great resources for accessibility, find out more at the <a id=\"LPlnk\" title=\"https:\/\/lib.uw.edu\/services\/accessibility\/\" href=\"https:\/\/lib.uw.edu\/services\/accessibility\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">Accessibility at the Libraries website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a id=\"LPlnk504402\" title=\"https:\/\/lib.uw.edu\/services\/accessibility\/building-accessibility\/\" href=\"https:\/\/lib.uw.edu\/services\/accessibility\/building-accessibility\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Library building accessibility page<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Student Announcements<\/h2>\n<p>DRS is excited to continue sharing our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/drs\/academic-skills\/\">Academic Skills website<\/a>\u00a0created for any UW student with psychological and\/or learning disabilities!<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/resources-for-learning-disabilities\/\">students with Learning Disabilities &amp; ADHD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>DRS wants your feedback! Please fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/kSbZQy2kpB\">survey<\/a> to share feedback and experiences with us.<\/p>\n<h2>Instructor Announcements<\/h2>\n<p>UW-IT Accessible Technology Services team has a ton of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/accesstech\/get-started\/\">resources on their website<\/a>, and you can submit the <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/uw.service-now.com\/sp?id=sc_cat_item&amp;sys_id=4f94a456dbe5ac187acd26aa4b961985__;!!K-Hz7m0Vt54!mwItK5RLvz_J0lia6cmuFAcia87f8073SMQKHt4uWC6FyWZAwiFvGhYMhCiQmLqVSHoc2dDPfVko67IfMfixAuob5jc$\">Accessibility Consultation Form<\/a> if you need help with any digital access questions.<\/p>\n<p>Instructors, UW has created a new website to support <a href=\"https:\/\/teaching.washington.edu\/inclusive-teaching\/accessible-teaching-strategies\/\">Teaching at UW<\/a>, that includes tips on accessible courses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box-outer\">\n<div class=\"box zero box-none\">\n<h1>Important Dates in the Quarter<\/h1>\n<p>Students, please make sure you have activated your accommodations for your classes. Check the Services Request <a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/current-students\/services-request-timeline\/\/\">Timeline<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To plan your timely requests for specific accommodations, review the <a title=\"Services Request Timeline\" href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/services-request-timeline\/\">Services Request Timeline.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can also review the full list of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/students\/reg\/2425cal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> UW Academic Calendar dates here<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a class=\"uw-btn btn-external btn-gray\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/students\/reg\/2425cal.html\">Go to UW academic calendar<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h1>Related campus resources<\/h1>\n<p>Not sure whether we&#8217;re the exact place you&#8217;re looking for? Interested in our other partners here at UW?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/student-affairs\/drs\">DRS &#8211; Bothell Campus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tacoma.uw.edu\/drs\">DRS &#8211; Tacoma Campus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/compliance\/ada\/\">Disability Access and Accommodations &#8211; Tri-Campus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/facilities.uw.edu\/access-guide\">Campus Access Guide &#8211; (for maps, parking locations, and barrier reporting)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/dcenter\/\">D Center &#8211; UW Disability and d\/Deaf cultural center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itconnect.uw.edu\/learn\/accessible\/atc\/\">UW-IT&#8217;s Access Technology Center (in Mary Gates Hall)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/disabilitystudies.washington.edu\/\">Disability Studies in the College of Arts &amp; Sciences<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/research-centers\/center-for-technology-and-disability-studies\/\">Center for Technology and Disability Studies (via Office of Research)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/dso\/\">Disability Services Office (for non-matriculated students and campus visitors)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">UW Student Employees should reach out to <\/span><a title=\"mailto:hrleaves@uw.edu\" href=\"mailto:hrleaves@uw.edu\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">hrleaves@uw.edu<\/span><\/a> or to their specific Leave and Accommodation Specialist, which they can find <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/contact-us\/leave-specialists\/\">at this link<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/dso\/additional-resources\/deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-service-providers\/\">Becoming a Deaf\/Hard of Hearing service provider (ASL interpreter or real-time captioner) for UW<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Quick Links to commonly used DRS Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/prospective-students\/getting-started\/\">Getting Started with DRS<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/staff\/faqs\/\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/housing\/\">UW Housing Disability Accommodations<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/faculty\/supporting-students-with-disabilities\/\">Supporting students with disabilities at the UW<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/current-students\/accommodations\/\">Specific UW accommodation information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/resources-for-learning-disabilities\/#Resource_List_of_Learning_Disabilities_Diagnosticians\"><strong><span id=\"Resource_List_of_Learning_Disabilities_Diagnosticians\">Resource List for Learning Disabilities\/ADHD Assessments &amp; Diagnosticians<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/current-students\/career-and-beyond\/\"><strong>Career Development and Students with Disabilities<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/sensusaccess\/\"><strong>Free Online Document Conversion Tool<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/uwdrs\/covid19-resources\/\">DRS COVID-19 Resources Page<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i>Updated 13 February 2026<\/i><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Related campus resources Not sure whether we&#8217;re the exact place you&#8217;re looking for? 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