{"id":16,"date":"2016-05-18T23:04:03","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T23:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/dso\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2026-07-13T11:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T18:07:11","slug":"disability-services-office-dso","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/dso\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability Services Office (DSO)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Disability Services Office (DSO) provides leadership in advancing employment and educational access for individuals with disabilities across the University. We support faculty, staff, nonmatriculated students, departments, and members of the public through accommodations, accessibility consultation, assistive technology, interpreters and real-time captioning, classroom and event accessibility services, and other resources that help create a more accessible and inclusive campus.<\/p>\n

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UW employees<\/h2>\n
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Steps for requesting a disability accommodation for employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Request accommodations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Manager’s role<\/h2>\n
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Learn how to respond when an employee brings a concern to your attention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How to respond to requests<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Students<\/h2>\n
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Requesting services for matriculated and non-matriculated students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Request services and support<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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UW job applicants<\/h2>\n
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Contact DSO regarding requests for disability accommodations in the employment application process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Accommodations for your applicant journey<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Members of the public<\/h2>\n
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Explore the services and accommodations UW provides to those visiting the campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Resources for campus visitations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Deaf or hard of hearing<\/h2>\n
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Information related to the requesting of services for the Deaf and hard of hearing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Request services<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Disability parking<\/h2>\n
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Find disability parking for employees, students and visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Parking information<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Service animals<\/h2>\n
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Learn more about service animals in UW facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Guidance for UW facilities<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Ergonomics<\/h2>\n
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Learn about the UW ergonomic request process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ergonomics request process<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Accommodation event notice<\/h2>\n
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Find the accommodation statement required for University event announcements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

UW event requirements<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Disability Services Office contacts<\/h2>\n
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DSO team members and details, office location, and additional contact information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

DSO team and offices<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Resources from DSO partners<\/h2>\n
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Your guide to disability resources from the UW community, as well as wheelchair and medical equipment rental.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Additional Disability resources<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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