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A Family's Guide to Disability Support Services at UW

Welcome to Disability Support Services! We are glad you are here and honored to support your student’s journey along with you. Our office partners with students to create an accessible and empowering university experience that promotes independence, self-advocacy, and self-determination. We cannot work with parents in place of students. We strive to reduce stigma and foster a campus culture where disability is recognized as a valued aspect of the human experience. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and resources below for more information.

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Family FAQ

See Frequently Asked Questions about DSS at UW!

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Yes! When signing up for a campus tour, there will be an area to indicate your interest in meeting with our office. A DSS staff member will meet with you at an assigned time. 

Your student will need to register with our office. If your student is requesting academic accommodations, they will need to register using the "Apply for Academic Accommodations" button. If they would like to request housing/dining accommodations, they will need to register using the "Apply for Housing/Dining Accommodations" button. Once your student submits their application, they will receive a welcome email with an assigned coordinator. The student then schedules a meeting with their coordinator when they are ready.

No, IEP and 504 plans do not "transfer." They can be helpful in starting the conversation with our office. Your student can upload an IEP, 504, or last high school evaluation to the AIM portal with the student application for academic accommodations. 

Information related to a student's academics or other university related information is protected under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Students are welcome to share information with their family, but our office needs a release of information from the student to share any information. 

Students seeking housing-related accommodations should register via the AIM portal using the "Apply for Housing/Dining Accommodations" button. Once your student has completed this application, they will be assigned a coordinator through a welcome email. The student can then schedule a meeting when they are ready. 

Yes! Temporary accommodations for classes or other campus activities can be implemented with the help of our office. This can include students with concussions, broken bones, etc. Students seeking temporary accommodations register through the AIM portal.