Mission Statement

Disability Access Services (DAS) intentionally provides individually tailored, reasonable accommodations for the Western Oregon University (WOU) community and its programs. Acting under the values of DAS, we aim to cultivate lifelong learning, personal growth, and self-advocacy.

Federal Compliance Statement

Disability Access Services is the official University department to review and house disability documentation as designated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Hours of Operation

Our office in the Student Success Center, room 105, is open Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm. We are closed on all Campus Holidays.

Contact Us

503-838-8250 (Voice)

503-512-5258 (VideoPhone)

503-838-8721 (Fax)

das@wou.edu – We are also available through Google Chat!

Note for mobile users:

If you are unable to view the menu from your device, tap/select the icon in the top right corner (three horizontal lines) to view available options.

Drop-In Hours

DAS offers drop-in hours during Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. Although DAS staff are often available outside of drop-in hours, these times guarantee someone will be available to meet with you for quick questions or troubleshooting. Please check out the DAS Drop-in Hours calendar for specific times.

ASL Interpreted Shows

None scheduled at this time

Visit the Department of Theatre and Dance's website for more information

WOU Accessibility

Accessible Map (elevators, parking, ramps, and restrooms)

WOLF RIDE – Western Oregon University provides free, reliable, and accessible shuttle services to students

HOSTING ACCESSIBLE EVENTS

If you are hosting a WOU Event and have requested Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, please include the following statement on all advertisements: Captioning and ASL interpreters will be provided.

Poster Statement

The Human Resources Department and Disability Access Services are excited to announce a new “all in one” disability-related accommodations statement and form to be included on all campus communications (posters, emails, promotional materials) for all WOU events and opportunities. This is the only statement and form that you will need regardless of your target audience (students, employees, community members, visitors):

“If you would like to request disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, complete the online request form at least three (3) business days in advance. If you have questions, please contact Disability Access Services (DAS) at 503-838-8250 or das@wou.edu.“

Accessibility Statement Graphics (with QR code)

RELEASE OF INFORMATION

DAS records are confidential; below, our Information Regarding Confidentiality and Privacy document includes the DAS Release of Information (ROI). A completed ROI allows DAS to share specified information with a designated entity, person or persons.

Note that records requests can take up to two weeks for processing.

Confidentiality and Release Form

An open folder contains papers labelled confidential

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Get to know us

Rian Gayle

he/they
Director

“My goal is to ensure that WOU is a place of great accessibility for our students so that they are able to learn as much as they can without barriers and graduate with good grades to be able to compete in a world that is generally inaccessible.”

Stacey Rainey

she/her
Assistant Director, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services

“My hope for WOU students is that they are able to experience equitable access in all areas during their time here such that WOU offers a place of growth, connection, and self-reflection.”

Alexis Morrison

she/her
Administrative Program Specialist

“As a higher education professional with a background in Disability Services, my goal is to model lifelong learning and provide support options for WOU students as they navigate college and beyond.”

Grant Harris

he/him
Accommodations Coordinator

“My goal is to leverage my skills to help create an inclusive, accessible, and supportive learning environment here at WOU. I am committed to identifying and addressing the challenges students face. Recognizing that each journey is unique and that together we can foster a confident and supportive academic community.”

Staff

RIAN GAYLE

Director, ODS/ SA, Disability Services
gayler@wou.edu

STACEY RAINEY

Assistant Director, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Disability Services
raineys@wou.edu

ALEXIS MORRISON

Administrative Program Specialist, Disability Services
morrisona@wou.edu

SARAH RATTO

Staff Interpreter/Transcriber, Disability Services
rattos@wou.edu

STACEY STEVENS

Staff Interpreter, Disability Services
stevenss@wou.edu

ALYSSA HOOVER

Staff Interpreter/Transcriber, Disability Services
hoovera@wou.edu

MICHAEL ROSE

Staff Interpreter/TypeWell Transcriber, Disability Services
rosem@wou.edu

MERRYN GIVENS

Staff Interpreter/TypeWell Transcriber, Disability Services
givensm@wou.edu

GRANT HARRIS

Admissions Counselor, Disability Services
harrisge@wou.edu

This public directory does not include employees who have requested confidentiality. Please use the WOU internal directory to view all employees.

History

In the Fall of 2024, the Office of Disability Services (ODS) became Disability Access Services (DAS). The rebranding includes a new mission statement and departmental logo. We also plan to launch an updated version of our database (known as AIM). If you’re interested in learning more about the services and history of DAS, check out this WOU Focus YouTube video (circa 2017).