Accessibility = Community
April 10, 2024
Over the 2023–24 academic year the UW community has been able to engage in a variety of events, lectures and educational resources designed to explore our history of disability access, and build our knowledge on how to foster disability inclusion across our institution. This yearlong campaign could not have been possible without great campus partners. A…
Accessibility is a Journey
January 23, 2024
Welcome to 2024! I begin this year with a mix of excitement and reflection, a common pairing of emotions this time of year. I am excited as I look forward to a series of accessibility projects on the horizon for the UW, including a new online campus map with accessibility features embedded. I am also…
Disability Employment Awareness Month
January 23, 2024
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and serves as a recognition of the important role people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive workforce. At the UW we strive to create welcoming and respectful learning and working environments, and to promote access and opportunity for everyone. Review the Fall 2023 newsletter to learn more…
50th Anniversary of Section 504
September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the foundational civil rights law that established protection from discrimination for individuals with disabilities in the United States, and requires the University of Washington to provide equal access to programs,…
Annual Notice on Student Accommodations
September 26, 2023
September 6, 2023 Each University of Washington student deserves an equal opportunity to succeed academically, and instructors and academic personnel play a crucial role in our students’ success. Disability is an aspect of diversity, and the University is committed to educating a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders. By making…
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