Disability Employee Resource Group February Meeting

The Disability Employee Resource Group is an ERG for disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent, Blind and low vision, Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing employees and community allies. 

Accessibility:

• AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: This event is intended for all participants, including those with visible or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s) (such as ASL interpretation or TypeWell transcription) please contact disabilityerg@wwu2.onmicrosoft.com. Advance notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
• Location: Multicultural Center Multi-Use Room (VU 735) is in the Viking Union.
• Building Access: Viking Union is an ADA accessible building. Button-activated entrances are located on the southeast side and northwest side of the building near Garden Street. Elevators provide access to all levels.
• COVID Precautions:
  • Masks: Masks are strongly encouraged. KN95 masks will be available at the door and upon request. Help protect our community by wearing a mask!
  • Air Purifiers: This event will have an air purifier that has four-stage hospital-type filtration with a true HEPA filter.
• Chairs: VU 735 typically has standard height chairs with fixed arm rests. We will have some rolling chairs with arm rests and greater lumbar support available, if you would like to ensure one is reserved for you, please email disabilityerg@wwu2.onmicrosoft.com. Seating information is accurate to the best of our ability but subject to change.
• Bathrooms: ADA accessible and all-gender bathrooms are located on the 3rd floor (VU 351 and 353 are ADA accessible and all-gender) and the 7th floor (VU 714 and 717 are ADA accessible and all-gender and VU 715 and 716 are all-gender but not ADA accessible).
• Low-Sensory Space: There is a quiet Meditation Room on the 7th floor of the VU that you can use as a low-sensory space and/or for meditation or prayer purposes.
• Fragrance-Free: Please refrain from wearing scented products such as perfume, cologne, and fragrant personal care products while at training as they can trigger serious health issues for those with fragrance allergies and/or chemical sensitivities. For more information, please visit Accessible Spaces: A Fragrance-Free Toolkit.
• Campus Accessibility: Please refer to the Campus Accessibility Map for information about the nearest accessible doors, elevators, walkways, routes, and parking spots.  

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