Student Disability Commission
Who are we
Housed in the Associated Students of the University of Washington (ASUW), the Student Disability Commission is a student run and led advocacy organization committed to serving students, staff and faculty with disabilities at UW. The SDC understands disability as not merely an individual or medical problem, but rather the result of attitudinal and physical barriers preventing full participation in society.
What we do
- Organize disability-related events and campaigns at the UW
- Address access and disability-related issues on campus
- Advocate for and represent disabled students, faculty and staff
- Collaborate closely with other diversity-based entities and other disability-related organizations across campus
- Provide a safe, welcoming and accessible space for disabled students at the UW
- Celebrate disability and Deaf pride and identities
- Holds ASUW and UW accountable to its mission of accessibility, inclusivity and diversity
2025–2026 Updates
Stay connected with the Student Disability Commission through current opportunities, advocacy projects, events, and accessibility-related updates.
Accessibility Opportunities Interest Form
SDC is creating an optional contact list for students who want to hear about accessibility-related opportunities, including product testing, feedback sessions, advocacy projects, community events, disability-related surveys, and campus accessibility initiatives.
2025–2026 Events
This year, SDC hosted community hangouts and events designed to bring disabled students together outside of meetings and advocacy work. These gatherings helped students connect, build friendships, and find community in welcoming and accessible spaces.
Advocacy Projects
SDC supports student-led accessibility work, disability advocacy, and projects that help make UW more inclusive. Our advocacy efforts include campus accessibility concerns, policy ideas, feedback opportunities, and collaborations with community partners.