{"id":4149,"date":"2026-03-25T10:29:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/?page_id=4149"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:19:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T20:19:45","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--0\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2026\/04\/PS-ARC-webpage-banner-2026-e1776880574429.jpg\" alt=\"Gold banner with a ladder that leads to a graduation cap, and text that reads, &quot;Through collaboration and camaraderie, we create an environment where everyone belongs. Together, we turn challenges into opportunities and transform uncertainty into success. Disability is diversity, Access is inclusion.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-4457\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--3 uwm-l-grid--equal-y\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/\" rel=\"\">Apply for Academic Accommodations<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/housing-accommodations\/\" rel=\"\">Apply for Housing Accommodations<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--black\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/dual-enrollment\/\" rel=\"\">Apply for HS Dual Enrollment Accommodations<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mission\">Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">The UWM Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) collaborates with&nbsp;students,&nbsp;faculty and staff&nbsp;to create an equitable and an inclusive campus. We promote and facilitate awareness and access through training, partnerships, innovative programs, and accommodations to ensure disabled students experience every avenue of college life, and have written about our history in <a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsin-uwm.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/permalink\/01UWI_ML\/mebf27\/alma991013380173302124\">Telling Our Stories: A History of Diversity at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1956-2022<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">We also align with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahead.org\/professional-resources\/program-standards-ethics\">Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)<\/a> concept of disability informed by social justice and with the AHEAD&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahead.org\/professional-resources\/accommodations\/statement-on-language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-4171\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-3015\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/chat\/0\/0?users=aylessr@uwm.edu,nicolems@uwm.edu,ccraig@uwm.edu,angeloff@uwm.edu&amp;topicName=ARC%20Live%20Chat&amp;message=Thank%20you%20for%20contacting%20the%20UWM%20Accessibility%20Resource%20Center.%20A%20Representative%20will%20get%20back%20to%20you%20as%20soon%20as%20possible,%20between%20the%20hours%20of%208am%20to%204pm%20Monday%20through%20Friday.%20We%20are%20also%20available%20by%20email%20at%20archelp@uwm.edu%20and%20by%20phone:%20414-229-6287.%20Please%20click%20enter%20to%20start%20your%20conversation.%20Then%20you%20can%20type%20your%20message.\" rel=\"\">Chat with ARC Staff<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/about\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/student-hubs-groups\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Student Hubs &amp; Student Groups<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/academic-accommodations\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Academic Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/apply\/housing-accommodations\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Housing Accommodations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/605\/2026\/03\/January-2024-University-Accommodations-Documentation-Form-1.pdf\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Documentation Form (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/UWM\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Login to ARConnect<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/rainier.accessiblelearning.com\/UWM\/instructor\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Login to PROFconnect<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arc\/students\/undiagnosed-students-resources\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Undiagnosed Student Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-notice uwm-p-notice--error\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-exclamation fa-fw\"><\/i><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--content\"><div class=\"uwm-p-notice--message\"><strong>A UWM email is required to apply for Academic or Housing accommodations. 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