ATL Resources
Electronic Resources
Resources from DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology).- The DO-IT Home Page
- Accessible Web Design
- Equal Access: Computer Labs
- DO-IT External Links, links to organizations, universities, projects, companies, conferences, etc.
- Disability-Related Resources on the Internet
- AccessIT
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
UW Campus Resources
- The Goal: Making UW Web Sites Accessible To Everyone
- http://www.washington.edu/computing/accessible/
- Disability Resources for Students
- Academic Accommodations
- 543-8924 (voice) 543-8925(TTY)
- uwdss@u.washington.edu, 448 Schmitz Hall
- Contact Disability Resources for Students for assistance with the provision of academic accommodations, e.g., audiotape, large-print, and Braille class materials; test access; classroom relocation; and sign language interpreters.
- Access Guide for Persons with Disabilities
- A guide to accessible UW campus routes and building entrances is available at all campus reference stations. The guide can also be accessed via the World Wide Web at
- http://www.washington.edu/admin/ada.
- Braille Service
- 685-4144, Mary Gates Hall CRC
- You may contact the Access Technology Lab to have syllabi and short class handouts Brailled. Requests for transcription can be sent to braille@u.washington.edu via electronic mail. For Braille textbooks and lengthy class materials, contact DSS (see above).
- Electronic Resources
- Many UW departments and classes now have class information, notes, and resources available via the Internet. Electronic access to this information may be helpful for students with disabilities. Students can be directed to the UW home page at http://www.washington.edu/
- Additionally, some students and instructors find electronic mail to be an effective communication tool. Direct students with disabilities who don't have Internet access to C&C to set up a new Internet account. Internet accounts are free to students, faculty, and staff. 543-5970, help@cac.washington.edu
- Field Trip Transport
- 685-1566, mpreserv@u.washington.edu
- If making field trip vehicle reservations through motor pool, be sure to mention any special transportation needs.
- Non-Course Related Disability Arrangements
- 543-6450, 543-6452 (TTY), dso@u.washington.edu
- Contact the Disability Services Office for general disability-related information or to request disability accommodations for a non-course-related activity or employment.
- Peer Support for Students with Disabilities
- uwds@u.washington.edu
- A peer support community is available to students with disabilities via the UWDS discussion list on the Internet. To subscribe, send a message to listproc@u.washington.edu. In the message text type "subscribe uwds yourfirstname yourlastname."
- Physical Access Problems
- 685-1411
- Call the Physical Plant Trouble Number to report problems with the operation of university facilities such as automatic doors and elevators.
- Study Skills
- 543-1240, 401 Schmitz Hall
- Students having academic difficulties may benefit from classes offered by the UW Counseling Center on academic skills, time and stress management, and test anxiety.
- Telephone Communication with Students Who Have Hearing or Speech Impairments
- If you have regular communications with a student who uses a TTY (teletype), contact the Disability Services Office for loan of a TTY or talk with the student about getting an electronic mail account. Call the Washington Relay Service (1-800-833-6384) for infrequent mediated phone conversations.
