DSS Mingle Quiz

What percentage of college students in the U.S. reported to have a disability?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

Of those students (who reported managing a condtion/disability,) how many reported their disability to their college?

• 40%

• 33%

• 25%

• 18%

Answer explanation

Only 33% of students with a disability report their status to their college or university.

Some good news!

Students who reported a disability to their college are more likely to seek out or utilize other campus resources!

At UW, where is the DSS office located?

Who at UW can utilize DSS's services?

• Only Students

• Students, Staff, & Faculty

• All UW Community Members

How do student's become eligible for services?

• Complete a simple application

• Submit an application and documentation or IEP/504 Plan

• They must have an IEP or 504 from High School

What kind of services does DSS offer?

Answer explanation

Some of the things we offer:

Academic Accommodations

-Exam Accommodations

-Note Taking Assistance

-Alternative Format Books

-Communication/Interpreter

Housing Accommodations

-ESA and Service Animals

+Advocacy and Consultation

+Educational & Community Programming

Let's talk about community and leadership!

Patty Berne, Mia Mingus, and Stacey Milbern built what movement due to their exclusion from the mainstream disability movement?

• Access Advocacy Movement

• Equity Justice Movement

• Disability Justice Movement

In 1977, Judith Heumann, a Disability Rights Activist, helped set the groundwork for what legislation during the "504 Sit-In?"

• The Americans with Disabilities Act

• The Rehabilitation Act

• The G.I. Bill and Access for Disabled Veterans

Answer explanation

Although, the Sit-In was in 1977, the ADA was not signed into law until 1990.

Emily Ladau, a disability rights activist and writer, started her career as a child actor on what popular TV show?

• Degrassi

• Sesame Street

• The Wiggles

Answer explanation

Emily wrote "Demystifying Disability." Our office encourages everyone to check out this book! We have our new staff read this during their first month at UW.

It is a quick read, but has a lot of things for everyone to learn, consider, & reflect on...

Talk to a DSS staff member if you'd like to borrow a copy!

Looking Ahead! How can you get more involved with our work and community?