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51ÁÔÆæ Accessibility Resource Center<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Accessibility Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is dedicated to providing equal access for disabled students to the University\u2019s academic, social, cultural and recreational programs. We provide comprehensive services and accommodations for disabled students, as well as outreach and support to faculty and staff. The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible University experience for all students.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The 51ÁÔÆæ Accessibility Resource Center aligns with the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) concept of disability informed by social justice and with the AHEAD statement on language<\/a>. Specifically, ARC is adopting and encouraging the use of identity-first language across all communication, information, and materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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ARC Excellence Awards for 2025-2026<\/div>
Nominations are now open for the ARC Excellence Awards for the 2025-2026 academic year! Students may complete the nomination form<\/strong><\/a> to recognize faculty or staff who have gone above and beyond this academic year to ensure accessibility for disabled students. Award Ceremony is scheduled for Spring 2026, details announce soon!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ARC FAQs<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

View answers to the most common questions asked by instructors and students. If your question isn’t answered here, try our Live Chat<\/a> option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Manage Accommodations<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ARC students can manage their accommodations and disability related services through their student portal, ARConnect.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Media Accessibility<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the increase in online courses and use of media in course curriculum, ARC provides information and links to resources for instructors to ensure accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ARC Student Hub<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stop into the hub and check out the sensory spaces or the activity room, settle in with a good book in the reading nook, decompress from all the stress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Request Presentation or Participation<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ARC provides education, awareness, and outreach to the 51ÁÔÆæ student and staff population as well as to affiliated 51ÁÔÆæ community members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Building & Campus Accessibility Alerts<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you encounter a building or a campus accessibility barrier, please alert 51ÁÔÆæ Facility Services. Email our office as well, so we can alert other students in ARC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Contact 51ÁÔÆæ’s Accessibility Resource Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mitchell Hall, room 115
3203 North Downer Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53211<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Office Hours<\/strong>
Monday-Friday 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Phone:<\/strong> (414) 229-6287
Fax:<\/strong> (414) 229-2237
Email:<\/strong> archelp@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General<\/strong> Testing Hours<\/strong>
Monday-Friday
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Final Exam Testing Hours<\/strong>
Morning Block 8 AM-12 PM
Afternoon block 1 PM-5 PM<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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