Offering Support, Services and Guidance
At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we are committed to ensuring our campus and resources are accessible to students, faculty, staff and visitors.
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Requests & Forms
Accommodation Requests for Students
If you are a current or new UWM student, this page will help guide you through the process of applying for reasonable accommodations, including academic, housing and dual enrollment options.
Accommodation Requests for Employees
Any employee, regardless of their position or employment classification, may be eligible to reasonable accommodations to help them succeed in their role.
Digital Accessibility Barrier Reporting
If you have encountered a digital accessibility barrier on a UWM website, application or digital resource, please use this form to let us know so we can work toward a resolution.
Physical Barrier Reporting
Individuals may report campus physical accessibility issues at 414-229-4742 or servicerequest@uwm.edu. For more information, visit Facility Services.
Student Resources
Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)
The Accessibility Resource Center provides comprehensive services and accommodations for students with disabilities as well as outreach and support to faculty and staff.
Student Hub & Sensory Space
The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) Student Hub and Sensory Space supports UWM students with disabilities, offering self-care, coping skill development and community connection in an inclusive environment.
Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights
The Office of Equal Opportunity & Civil Rights is dedicated to preventing discrimination and guiding institutional compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
Mindfulness
The Student Health & Wellness Center promotes accessibility through mindfulness practices that reduce stress, enhance focus and foster compassion, supporting optimal teaching, learning and personal well-being.
Faculty, Staff & Student Employee Resources
Course Materials
Guidance and resources to help instructors create accessible course content in Canvas, Microsoft 365 and other platforms so every student can participate fully.
Center for Advancing Student Learning (CASL)
CASL offers numerous teaching programs, a range of consultation services, awards and opportunities, technology training and support resources.
Department of Human Resources
Find accessibility information for all UWM employees and UWM’s Reasonable Accommodation Request form (PDF).
Visitors & Campus Events
UWM makes every effort to ensure campus events and activities are accessible.
To request reasonable accommodations for a campus event, please contact the sponsoring department during normal business hours. Advanced notice of 5 business days is preferred.
To report an accessibility concern regarding a campus event or activity, please contact the sponsoring department.
Contact information can be found in the campus directory.
Campus Resources
Access is a Human Right (AIRA)
AIRA is a service that provides instant, visual access to the surrounding environment for people who are visually impaired.
Campus Facilities
Individuals may report campus physical accessibility issues at 414-229-4742 or servicerequest@uwm.edu.
Chancellor’s Advisory Committee for Campus Accessibility
The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee for Campus Accessibility advises UWM leadership, supports ADA compliance and advances efforts to ensure a universally accessible campus for all.
Digital Accessibility at UWM
Find training, documentation and guidance that support accessible digital content and services across campus, including websites, online course materials, electronic documents and images, audio and video, applications and electronic services.
Transportation Services
Find information about parking permits and access to local accessible transit.
University Safety & Assurances
UWM’s Emergency Preparedness Guide provides campus building evacuation procedures for people with disabilities.
UWM Knowledgebase Accessibility Documentation
The UWM Knowledgebase includes documentation on accessibility features for Canvas, Microsoft 365, PAWS and Stellic.
UWM Libraries Accessibility Services & Resources
Find information about library services related to assistive technologies or accessing print and online materials.