UW Disability Resources

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Initial information collected by Tim Shockley

last updated 10/21/2006

Assistive Technology

AccessIT http://www.washington.edu/accessit/index.php

"AccessIT promotes the use of electronic and information technology (E&IT) for students and employees with disabilities in educational institutions at all academic levels. This Web site features the AccessIT Knowledge Base, a searchable database of questions and answers regarding accessible E&IT. It is designed for educators, policy makers, librarians, technical support staff, and students and employees with disabilities and their advocates."

AccessIT lab also has a Braille printer that you can use. Talk to Dan Comden if you are interested.

ATL http://www.washington.edu/computing/atl/

  • speech/Braille, magnification, alternative keyboards/mousse, speech recognition, documents in alternative forms, easier and comfortable.
  • into the AT, advice, basic training, consulting/testing

Located at MGH CRC & OUGL 2nd floor

Access Technology Lab

Mary Gates Hall Computing Resource Center

Manager: Dan Comden

Box 352830

University of Washington

Seattle, WA 98195

Voice/TTY: 206-685-4144

Fax: 206-543-1401

Email: atl@u.washington.edu

enABLES http://depts.washington.edu/enables/

SKIFORALL Foundation http://www.skiforall.org/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

  • Non-profit that provides accessible recreation equipment.

Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) http://watap.org/

uwat@u.washington.edu

800.214.8731

  • AT trials and instructions
  • AT loans

Washington Assistive Technology Foundation Access Fund http://watf.org/

The WATF Access Fund provides low-interest loans to help Washington residents with disabilities obtain the technologies and business equipment they need to live independently and to succeed at school, work, and play in the community.

Organizations

Center on Human Development and Disability http://depts.washington.edu/chdd

"CHDD is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive interdisciplinary research and training centers focusing on a wide array of developmental disabilities. More than 600 University of Washington faculty and staff members, as well as numerous doctoral and post-doctoral students, provide clinical services, interdisciplinary clinical and research training, and technical assistance and outreach training to community practitioners and community agencies. CHDD scientists and clinicians also conduct basic and applied research to generate new knowledge and disseminate information widely."

Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (MRDDRC) http://depts.washington.edu/chdd/mrddrc.html

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) http://depts.washington.edu/chdd/ucedd.html

Department of Rehab Medicine http://www.depts.washington.edu/rehab/

"The University of Washington rehabilitation providers have an international reputation for excellence in patient care. We maintain the highest standards of patient centered care with our Team Approach to an individualized rehabilitation plan for each patient. This comprehensive care addresses all aspects of our patients and their families."

Disability Advocacy Student Alliance (DASA) http://students.washington.edu/dasa/

dasa@u.washington.edu

Fall Quarter Meetings – Thursday, HUB 201 4:30pm-5:30pm

Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) http://www.washington.edu/doit/

doit@u.washington.edu

UW Box 355670, Seattle, WA 98195-5670

(PHYSICAL ADDRESS?)

206.685.3648 (V/TTY) or 888.972.3648 (toll free V/TTY) or 206.221.4171 (FAX)

Director: Sheryl Burgstahler, Ph.D.

"DO-IT serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes the use of computer and networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment."

  • Helps people with disabilities pursue academics and/or careers.
  • Accessible Stuff.

National Center on Accessible Distance Learning (AccessDL) http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/accessdl.html

Disability Resources for Students (DRS) Formally Disabled Student Services (DSS)

http://www.washington.edu/students/gencat/front/Disabled_Student.html

http://www.washington.edu/admin/ada/dss.htm

uwdss@ u.washington.edu

448 Schmitz Hall, UW Box 355839

206.543.8924 (V) or 206.543.8925 (V/TTY) or 206.616.8379 (FAX)

Director: Dyane Haynes

  • Enrolled students with documented disabilities.
  • Case-by-case: classroom relocation, SL interpreters, recorded course materials, note taking, priority registration, parking, large print, accessible furniture, Braille, sparking/shuttle.
  • Provides needs assessment, mediation, referrals, and advocacy.
  • Technical & adaptive equipment and info.
  • New students find out about DRS if they identify with a disability on the UW application form.
  • New students are sent materials about DRS and its resources and information about how to register.
  • DRS says they will review any request that is submitted to them, and if they approve of it, they will send out something over their listserve. That will hit every student registered with DRS.


Access Guide for Persons with Disabilities http://www.washington.edu/admin/ada/index.html

  • construction areas

Disability Services Office (DSO) http://www.washington.edu/admin/dso/welcome.html

dso@u.washington.edu

4045 Brooklyn Ave NE, Room 230, UW Box 354560

206.543.6450 (V) or 206.543.6452 (TTY) or 206.685.7264 (FAX)

Disability Services Office (4045 Brooklyn Ave. N.E.) is a major resource for faculty and staff concerning accessibility issues. This office also provides accommodations for the general public needing disability related accommodations for campus facilities and events and for students enrolled in courses through UW Extension.

  • SL, parking, general, equipment, non-matriculated students

Disabilities Studies Program

http://depts.washington.edu/disstud/

http://uwctds.washington.edu/

Equal Opportunity Office http://www.washington.edu/admin/eoo/

  • Watchdog for compliance with UW’s Equal Opportunity Policy which covers employment, education, hospital services, etc.

Speech and Hearing Sciences Department http://depts.washington.edu/sphsc/

"Committed to the Science of Communication"

Students with Disabilities Commission (SDC)

asuw.swdc@u.washington.edu

Office – HUB 201, meets every other Thursday from 3:30pm-3:45pm

Director: Erica Sekins

University of Washington Center for Technology and Disability Studies http://uwctds.washington.edu

Director: Kurt Johnson

  • "Technology can increase access to education, community and employment for people with disabilities. The UW Center of Technology and Disability Studies is an interdisciplinary program focusing on research, education, advocacy and informatics related to assistive technology and accessible information systems."
  • The Center provides integrated research, education and training, technical assistance and consultation, policy analysis, and legal advocacy related to disability and technology issues.
  • Connected to the Center on Human Development and Disability and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Disability Studies and AT info for students.
  • Consultation in Universal Design, Accessible information and technology, AT.

Policies and Procedures

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator (543-6450 or TTY 543-6452): The University's ADA Coordinator has responsibilities related to employment, program, and facility aspects of the ADA.

University of Washington Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator. For policy information and concerns about accommodations.

Contact: Cheryl Angeletti-Harris

Assistant Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity

Phone/V:206.685.3263

Email: angelc2@u.washington.edu

Statements to Ensure Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation http://www.washington.edu/admin/eoo/eoost.html

UW Disability Policy and Procedures http://www.washington.edu/admin/dso/policy.html

Definitions of disability and accommodation, how to request accommodation, Equal Opportunity, evacuation procedures

Provides information on a variety of programs to blind and visually impaired persons of all ages.

Provides information on King county public transportation including disability access on public buses.

Specialized plates and emblems.

Provides access to all WATAP publications and resource lists, the AT-Exchange, an online Assistive Technology discussion forum, and links to national AT resources. Links to Easter Seals Washington's Western Washington Computer Loan Program The program supplies refurbished computer equipment available for in-home placement to adults and children with disabilities on a short or long-term basis

Services

Bus Services

  • Metro issues disability bus passes at reduced rates. For further information, call Metro at 624-PASS or TTY 684-1739. For Metro schedule information, call 553-3000 or TTY 684-1739. The Metro pass does not substitute for a U-PASS. All students, faculty, and staff have been provided with U-PASS User's Guides. For further information regarding U-PASS, please see the User's Guide or call 543-0450. For information concerning Community Transit (service to and from Snohomish County), call 1-800-562-1375 or TTY 778-2188. (www: Riderlink)
  • Dial-A-Ride (Disabled Persons Shuttle, 685-1511): Dial-A-Ride pick-up points are shown by a hexagonal symbol on the large Mobility Map and on the individual building maps. The service is free and reservations should be made, preferably on a quarterly basis, or one hour in advance if space is available.
  • Night Ride (206-685-3146): If you live to the west, north or east, within a mile of campus and you stay on campus after dark, use your U-PASS to take the Night Ride. The Night Ride shuttle takes you from campus right to your front door. The Night Ride operates to three different zones, each colored for identification: the east zone is blue, the north zone is yellow, and the west zone is green. Both the zone and the color are displayed on the front and side of each van. Then just let the driver know where you want to get off and he or she will drop you in front of the location requested. It's that easy!


Care Medical Equipment 547-2200

Flat tires: HUB Bike Repair Shop 543-2742

Lincare 783-6444

Medical Service Pharmacy 364-5700

Physical Plant Department Portable ramp 685-1411

Property and Transportation Services 685-1522

Reporting Structural Barriers

If you discover structural barriers, please complete and return the Structural Barriers Report Form. These reports will be considered during the University's planning and budgeting for structural improvements.

If barriers affect your access for particular activities, please call or email Disability Resources for Students (543-8924 or 543-8925 V/TTY) (uwdss@u.washington.edu) http://www.washington.edu/admin/ada/barrier.htm

Telephone Equipment

Faculty and staff may request amplified hand sets through their departmental telecommunications coordinator. For assistive listening devices to aid in phone use, contact Disability Services Office (206-543-6450), TTY 206-543-6452, email dso@u.washington.edu. Students may make arrangements for special services directly with Quest (206-345-5552 voice, 206-345-3370 TTY). Equipment may be borrowed from the Telecommunications Access Service (206-586-8250 voice, or 1-800-422-7930 voice message, or 1-800-422-7941 TTY). List of University TTY Numbers. http://www.washington.edu/admin/ada/uwtdd.htm

Wheelchair Lifts

Most wheelchair lifts on campus require a lift key to operate. Keys may be obtained from the building manager or department representative within the building. If you are a student you may get information about obtaining the key from Disabled Resources for Students, 206-543-8924. If you are a UW employee, you may contact the Disability Services Office, 206-543-6450.

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