UWM is strongly committed to maintaining an environment that provides students with disabilities full access to its educational programs, activities, and facilities. The purpose of the Accessibility Training for Instructors is to provide you with the resources you need to support students with disabilities and to make your course accessible for all students.
The training and resources on accommodations and Universal Design are available in Canvas. To access these materials, click the button below to be added as a student to the Canvas course site, and then begin with “🔴 Start Here.”
UWM Certificate in Accessibility for Instructors
In addition to finding important resources in the Canvas course site, you can earn the UWM Certificate in Accessibility for Instructors by completing all parts of the training. This certificate is sponsored by the Office of the Provost and formally verifies that you have completed the training. Earning the certificate is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to teaching and to our students at the university. More details are available on the training site in Canvas.
ARC and CETL Collaboration
This training site is the result of a collaboration between the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
If you have questions or concerns about the Accessibility Training for Instructors, please contact Amy Mangrich. If you have questions related to accommodations or accessibility, please contact ARC.