UWP DEAL

02/23/2026

🌿 Did you know?
Group therapy can be just as effective as individual therapy for many conditions—including depression, stress, and anxiety disorders—according to the American Journal of Psychotherapy.

One of the biggest benefits?
✨ “It’s the healing power of finding out that other people feel the same way you feel.” — Dr. Amy Nitza

UW-Platteville offers several group therapy days and times for students to take advantage of.

You’re not alone. Healing can happen together. 💚

05/17/2025

Congratulations to Carson McKeag, our now former President of DEAL and of Special Olympics, for graduating from UW Platteville!

We hope for you continued success in all your future endeavors. You will be missed.

02/25/2025

JOIN US NEXT WEEK THURSDAY (March 6th) TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS!!

02/04/2025

DEAL, in collaboration with the UW-Platteville Disability Access Center and the UW-Platteville Career and Professional Development Office is hosting a Workplace Accommodations Seminar!

Learn about your rights and how to access employment accommodations from the interview process through hiring. This event is open to the ENTIRE campus community.

DATE: February 12, 2025
TIME: 4pm
LOCATION: Ullsvik - Norh Gallery

If you are unable to join us in person, you may watch the live stream here: http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/0x4j7
You may email questions to [email protected] during the live stream.

Seminar Agenda:
- CPDO - Services Provided and Interview Process
- DAC - Laws & Discrimination
- Q&A

To request disability accommodation, please contact Suraya Strobl at [email protected] or 608-342-1818.

10/24/2024

DEAL is hosting a Halloween party!

On October 30th, come stop by 110 OTTS anytime 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM for a costume contest and pumpkin painting!

To request disability accommodations, contact Suraya Strobl at [email protected] or 608-342-1818.

10/22/2024

Be sure to visit Meka in the DAC!

The DAC staff is excited to introduce the newest member of the DAC team, Meka! 🐶

Meka is a six-year-old bichon mix who will be joining us as a Therapy Dog. She resides with Natasha and has already made several visits to our campus this semester. We are pleased to share that Meka will now be holding regular office hours at the DAC. If you would like to spend some time with Meka, we warmly invite you to drop by the DAC at 0200 Ullsvik during her scheduled office hours.
Tuesday, October 22nd 1-3pm
Thursday, October 24th 10am-12pm
Monday, October 28th 9-11am
Thursday, October 31st 2-4pm
Monday, November 4th 11am-1pm
Tuesday, November 12th 9-11am
Friday, November 16th 2-4pm
Thursday, November 21st 10am-12pm
Tuesday, December 3rd 12-2pm
Thursday, December 5th 9-11am
Monday, December 9th 9-11am
Wednesday, December 11th 11am-1pm
Friday, December 13th 2-4pm
Monday, December 16th 1-4pm
Tuesday, December 17th 9am-12pm
Wednesday, December 18th 12-3pm
Thursday, December 19th 11am-1pm
Friday, December 20th 9am-12pm
Final Exam Week Hours TBD

University of Wisconsin-Platteville UWP DEAL University of Wisconsin Platteville, TRIO Student Support Services Program UW-Platteville University Counseling Services UW-Platteville Office of Multicultural Student Affairs UW-Platteville Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students

10/16/2024

DEAL is taking a trip to the National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque!

We will spend the morning at the museum, exploring & learning. After lunch at Hu Hot Mongolian Grill, we'll get in touch with our creative selves at Captured on Canvas.

If you're interested in being a part of this trip, please fill out the form below:
https://forms.office.com/r/pmTQ6YwgsS

To request disability accommodations, please contact Suraya Strobl at [email protected] or 608-342-1818.

04/16/2024

Our activity night was filled with some friendly competition! Thanks for coming out!

04/15/2024

Attending this event is a great way to give back to the Platteville community!

We have invited the local Special Olympics team to join us on campus for an evening of fun activities and community. Please feel free to come at any point throughout the evening and be ready for some fun! You will find us in the multi-purpose space in Williams Fieldhouse 7pm-9pm!

To request disability accommodations, please contact Suraya Strobl at [email protected] or 608-342-1818.

03/14/2024

Our student spotlight for March: Carson McKeag

I am a Junior majoring in Industrial Technology Management with a drafting emphasis.

In addition to being the D.E.A.L club vice president I am the president of the special Olympics club, and I am on the UW Platteville bowling team.

Some of my hobbies are 3d printing, fishing, reading, video games and hanging out having fun with friends and family.

My personal quote is: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

In terms of socially, my disability makes it so in a busy place I may not be able to find my friends. In terms of academics, my disability makes it so I may struggle understanding the material being taught as I cannot see the material being taught. fortunately, I have great family, friends as well as the many great faculty members on campus to help me with any issue.

For students navigating higher education with a disability, I would encourage you to believe in yourself. Find what works best with yourself and use that to succeed. Most importantly do not be afraid to stand up for yourself, especially if you need to resolve an issue that can help improve your quality of life. Having a disability is a part of us, but it does not make us who we are, and it does not define our lives.