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Student Announcements
This year is the 45th anniversary of the creation of the DRS office on UW’s campus. In honor of this milestone, you are invited to our celebration May 22, 2024 from 3:30-5pm in the Mary Gates Hall Commons.
CONGRATS to all our DRS graduating students. We are proud of you and all your accomplishments! Best of luck with your future endeavors! If you need accommodations for commencement, you need to request accommodations through the Commencement office.
The University of Washington is proud to uphold the recent Washington state legislative effort to improve our campus climate. As one component of Senate Bill 5227, the University of Washington will host listening sessions to understand better the current learning, working, and living environments for UW students. At this time, we invite UW undergraduate students to participate in a 90-minute virtual listening session to share their experiences. Check out: UW Listening Sessions for more!
Do you have an innovative idea that would enhance the UW student experience? The Husky Seed Fund has the resources to make your idea a reality! Created by students for students, the Husky Seed Fund provides up to $5,000 for you, or a small team, to pursue your passions and bring your projects to life. Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/r/VZ8nXmZvfT. Check out: Husky Seed Fund website, attend or view an information session, and/or contact seedfund@uw.edu for more information.
Research project participation. Join Team TechTribe’s project to enhance online accessibility for individuals with disabilities, particularly the blind and low-vision communities! We’re integrating Generative AI to tackle online accessibility hurdles. We’d love to have you on board if you’re passionate about making a difference. Sign up to schedule a meeting and be part of the change!
DRS is excited to share a new Academic Skills website we created for any UW student with psychological and/or learning disabilities!
DRS wants your feedback! Please fill out our survey to share feedback and experiences with us.
Check out important DRS and campus dates on our Quarterly Calendars for Spring 2024 and upcoming Summer 2024.
Screen-reader friendly versions: Spring 2024 and Summer 2024
Instructor Announcements
Accessibility is all of us. Take a look at “the new digital front door” to accessibility.
Instructors, UW has created a new website to support Teaching at UW, that includes tips on accessible courses.
Important Dates in the Quarter
Students, please make sure you have activated your accommodations for your classes. Check the Services Request Timeline.
To plan your timely requests for specific accommodations, review the Services Request Timeline.
You can also review the full list of UW Academic Calendar dates here.
Go to UW academic calendar
Related campus resources
Not sure whether we’re the exact place you’re looking for? Interested in our other partners here at UW?
- DRS – Bothell Campus
- DRS – Tacoma Campus
- Disability Access and Accommodations – Tri-Campus
- Campus Access Guide – (for maps, parking locations, and barrier reporting)
- D Center – UW Disability and d/Deaf cultural center
- UW-IT’s Access Technology Center (in Mary Gates Hall)
- Disability Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences
- Center for Technology and Disability Studies (via Office of Research)
- Disability Services Office (for UW employees and campus visitors)
- Becoming a Deaf/Hard of Hearing service provider (ASL interpreter or real-time captioner) for UW
Quick Links to commonly used DRS Resources
- Getting Started with DRS
- Frequently asked questions
- UW Housing Disability Accommodations
- DRS COVID-19 Resources Page
- Supporting students with disabilities at the UW
- Specific UW accommodation information
- myDRS Video Tutorials
- Resource List for Learning Disabilities/ADHD Assessments & Diagnosticians
- Career Development and Students with Disabilities
- Free Online Document Conversion Tool
Updated 26 June 2023
