The Disability Law Alliance is an organization of law students, with and without disabilities, who are interested in the practical experience of advocating for the human rights of people with disabilities. Annual activities may include:

UW Disability Community Resources

I. Self-Advocacy resources for UW students:

How does a student request an accommodation for a disability? (pdf)

What are the legal definitions of a disability and a reasonable accommodation under federal and Washington State law?

I’ve been denied disabled status by Social Security; does that mean I am not eligible for a disability accommodation from the University of Washington? The distinction between functional versus medical definitions of disability.

Administrative Policy Statement (APS) 46.3 - Resolution of Complaints Against University Employees
This UW complaint policy applies to filing many types of complaints including a discrimination complaint based on disability

Filing a Disability Discrimination Complaint: A Student guide to self-advocacy at the UW (This resource is currently being developed)

II. General Resources:

Guide to Disability Related Resources: Organizations, Offices, Programs, and Publications at the University of Washington, 2011/2012 Academic Year. This comprehensive compilation of more than thirty  disability related resources at the UW includes contact information, locations and concise descriptions of resources offered

Accessible forms for requesting accommodations from the Disability Resources for Students Office

III. Resources for Law Students:

List of UW Law School Alumni who have volunteered to be available to students for an informational interview about their legal career.

University of Washington School of Law’s Diversity Commitment: Student Survey and Complaint Review and Resolution Process

The National Association of Law Students with Disabilities (NALSWD)

The 5th Annual NALSWD Conference (March 9-11, 2012)