Accessibility Resource Center a Division of Student Affairs
Accessibility Resource Center Website http://arc.unm.edu Office phone: (505) 277-3506 Fax: (505) 277-3750 Mailing Address: 1 University of New Mexico MSC06 3810 Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 Campus Location: Our office is located on the second floor of Mesa Vista Hall: 2021 Mesa Vista Hall across the courtyard from the SUB Accessibility Resource Center
Accessibility Resource Center recognizes individuals with disabilities as one aspect of a diverse community and is committed to the provision of comprehensive resources to the University community (faculty, staff, and student) in order to create equitable, inclusive, and practical environments. Joan Mission of ARC
Definition of Disability Anyone with a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, working, or learning. Definition of Disability
Disability Types Cognitive Disabilities Orthopedic Disabilities Psychological Disabilities Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visual Impairments
Who do we assist? Students previously receiving accommodations in high school under IDEA or Section 504.
How To Establish Eligibility Submit documentation of a disability to verify eligibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendment Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Request for services must be initiated by the student The student must schedule an intake appointment with Accessibility Resource Center Amanda See flow chart
Academic Accommodations Extended time on exams Alternative furniture Conversion of textbooks Sign Language Interpreters Note Taking Karla
Reduced course loads Bridge to Success Legislative Lottery Must complete a minimum of 15 new credit hours for the first semester Must earn a GPA of 2.5 Legislative Lottery Must earn 15 new credit hours each semester Must maintain cumulative GPA of 2.5 Waivers for Students with Disabilities Must complete a minimum of 6 credit hours Maintain a 2.5 GPA Waiver must be certified by ARC each semester Reduced course loads
Assistive Technology Read & Write Gold Provides reading, writing, studying, and research support tools within familiar applications (i.e. Word, Google Docs, IE, Chrome, Firefox, and Adobe Reader) JAWS Speech synthesizer Dragon Natural Speaking Eliminates the need to use the keyboard or mouse ZoomText Enlarges and enhances
Program specialists AMANDA BUTRUM KARLA PAUL CAROL BARTLETT Deaf and Hard of Hearing Orthopedic Disabilities Chronic Health CAROL BARTLETT AD/HD Psychological Disabilities (A-K) Veterans KARLA PAUL Autism Student Athletes TONIA TRAPP Brain Injury Learning Disabilities Psychological Disabilities (L-Z) Program specialists
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