Michelle Ebbighausen, 1999 graduate and Chancellor's Medalist, and "Gwen".
The University of Washington Disability Support Services office (DSS) is firmly committed to ensuring that qualified students with documented disabilities are provided with an equal opportunity to participate in the variety of educational, recreational, and social opportunities available at the University. The primary functions DSS performs towards this objective are the provisions of academic accommodations for students with a documented, permanent or temporary physical, mental, or sensory disability; resource and referral information; and advocacy support as necessary and appropriate. (Non-academic accommodations must meet the same standards regarding documentation, but are provided by the Disability Services office on campus. See DSS staff for contact information.)
Academic accommodations for each student are determined on an individual basis with input from the diagnostician or physician (usually from the diagnostic report), the student and the Counselor or Director of the DSS office. Types of accommodations that may be provided include, but are not limited to:
DSS provides services to students who are enrolled at the University of Washington Bothell. Academic accommodations, if reasonable and appropriate, are provided to students with a documented permanent or temporary physical, emotional, or sensory disability. A student must provide documentation of their disability in order to receive services. Please call DSS to find out the specific documentation requirements necessary for the diagnosis of your disability. There is no minimal or baseline disability that one must have to receive services. If you have a disability that affects you academically, you may be eligible for services.
Once a student has been admitted to the University, they should call the DSS office to set up an Intake Appointment. The documentation of your disability must support any reasonable accommodations offered by DSS. Documentation of the diagnosed disability should be sent to DSS prior to the Intake Appointment so it may be reviewed beforehand.
DSS keeps your records and status of your disability in the strictest of confidence. Release of any information regarding your disability or the services you receive will only occur through written permission or in accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) which may compel us to release information on a need to know basis to UW officials or staff.
It is your choice, as well as your responsibility, if you wish to disclose your disability to your professors. To assist you in this process, DSS will write a letter or email your professor regarding your disability and accommodation needs. DSS will not discuss or disclose information about you with the professor unless you have give us written permission to do so or have provided your professor with the letter from DSS.
DSS is located in UW1-181 (Office of Special Services) and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Monday through Friday.
Rosa Lundborg
dss@uwb.edu
Phone: 425-352-5307
TDD: 425-352-5303
FAX: 425-352-5455
