University Of Alaska Anchorage: NEW VIDEO: Welcome To Disability Support Services (DSS)

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

March 22, 2021

Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates support services for students who experience disabilities. We also provide
support services for the university and the community at large.

This brief DSS introductory video, created by UAA graduate Katherine Irwin and the
DSS Team, offers insight into what constitutes a disability. The answers may surprise
you: an individual can be born with a disability — a disability can also be the result
of an illness, accident or even pregnancy.

Various student accommodations are explored, as well as eligibility requirements,
privacy protections and simple steps to get started.

It's essential for all learners to have equal access to college. Seawolves are encouraged
to include the video link (https://youtu.be/fWeOIcQt8Ak) in syllabi, webpages, handouts, email and via other communication methods. Note: For faster response times during the COVID-19 pandemic, please reach out to DSS via
email: uaa_dss@alaska.edu. We’re here to help and look forward to connecting with you soon.

This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.