The Disability Law Alliance
at the University of Washington Law School (DLA) is an organization of students
with and without disabilities working to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and
support advocacy concerning disability law issues; to create an accessible and
inclusive environment at the
What do we do?
This is DLA’s inaugural year, so we hope to lay the groundwork for a lasting organization with programming that will fulfill our mission. Listed below are programs we would like to sponsor this year. We welcome feedback and suggestions from all students about DLA programs and opportunities.
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Fall quarter coffee talk: Students with disabilities and those students interested in disability
law can meet and establish mentor relationships with students, attorneys with
disabilities, or attorneys who work on disability issues.
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Winter quarter career panel: Disability is a civil and human rights issue. Come learn about the different career
opportunities working in the discipline of disability law.
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Disability studies and spring
symposium: Help us plan programming that coordinates with related
student organizations, the Disability Studies Program, and the upcoming
symposium on disability and international human rights.
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Advocacy efforts: DLA will provide support for and assistance to students who have been
denied what they feel are reasonable accommodations for participating in
classes, sitting for exams, and being a part of the UWLS community.
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Hands on community service project: To be determined. If you’ve got
suggestions, please join us.
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Diversity in the workplace: DLA will work with Outlaws and minority student organizations to
present a panel on discussing diversity issues during the job search process.
Sounds like fun! How can I help as a DLA member?
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Join our listserv: we will periodically send out announcements and
information about disability related jobs, issues, and programs at UW and in
our community.
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Be a leader: we’re looking for a 1L representative for our Board
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Design our website: we want to provide up to date and accessible
information about the DLA, news from the disability movement, and resources to
the UWLS community
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Bring your ideas and your passion to
advocate: we want to offer an array
of programs that both support students with disabilities and educate about
disability law.
How do I ask for an accommodation?
Contact Disability Resources
for Students (DRS) at uwdss@u.washington.edu
(ph: 206-543-2894, TTY: 206-543-8925).
There is a two step process for requesting accommodations:
1. Students must submit documentation of their
disability or disabilities from a qualified treatment provider.
2. A DRS Counselor or Director will then
interview the student to determine the student’s specific needs and appropriate
accommodations.
The suggested accommodations
are then given to William Jackson in Academic Services. Information about your disability will not be
disclosed to the school for confidentiality reasons.
More information is available
at http://www.washington.edu/students/drs/.
Tips for requesting an
accommodation:
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Contact DRS
before submitting documentation of your disability. DRS can tell you what kinds of records they
need to help them identify your needs and reasonable accommodations.
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Do
not wait until the end of the quarter as this will not provide sufficient time
for DRS to process your request.
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If your request
is denied but you believe it was a reasonable accommodation, contact DLA for
resources to help you advocate for your needs.
How do I find out more about DLA?
Please email either Jennifer
(robbij@u.washington.edu) or
Christina (cjwong2@yahoo.com) for more
information or to join our listserv.