Resources
On-campus Disability Resources
Email Templates
Disability Resources for Studentsgo here to apply for accommodations like extended testing, accessible housing, etc. The physical office is in the basement of Mary Gates Hall.

UW D Center:a space where students can study, organize, rest and attend events and programs focusing on supporting and celebrating disability and D/deaf communities at the UW and beyond! Located at the HUB.

Student Disability CommissionASUW commission that advocates for disabled UW students. They collect resources for students and host events sometimes.

UW Disability Advocacy Student Alliancea student group for disabled students and allies.

UW DO-IThas a lot of resources on disability rights, accessibility, universal design, and more. They also host AccessSTEM, AccessComputing and other technology resources that connect disabled students to internships and provide training for educators.
Accessible Tech
DRS list of example accommodations
UW IT Accessibility guidelinesinfo on accessibility options in technologies that UWuses, such as Canvas, Zoom, and Microsoft Office.

Mobile/tablet apps:
AudioNoteRecord audio from lectures while taking notes (to use this, you need DRS approval or instructor permission).

Notability
Notetaking application

Smart Penrecord audio while taking notes in a paper notebook. Digital version of notes is recorded by the pen and can be referenced online. DRS provides these to students.

Access Technology Centerprovides accessible computing resources to UW students.Main office is in Mary Gates Hall, but there are also specialized workstations in Odegaard and Suzzallo.
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