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ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCE CENTER: Advancing Access and Universal Design on Campus Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) collaborates with students, faculty, staff and guests to advance access within the campus community and to further extend both the mission of The College of New Jersey and the mission of the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to persons with disabilities. As part of this effort, ARC promotes an awareness of disability as a facet of diversity with underpinnings of collaborative efforts being rooted in social justice. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (STUDENTS) Q: How do I get connected with Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) at TCNJ? A: To get connected with ARC, you should fill out the Affiliation Form (find it on the arc.tcnj.edu/resources webpage). In completing the affiliation form, you are notifying The College that you are planning on accessing reasonable accommodations as a TCNJ student. The affiliation form serves as a starting point for formulating an accommodation plan. This can address needs in the classroom, housing, dining and other areas of your life and work at TCNJ, as needed. Q: Do I need to provide documentation of disability to receive reasonable accommodations at TCNJ? A: Yes, you will need to submit documentation as part of the ARC affiliation process. Documentation should be no more than three years old, on letterhead, from a licensed professional. Documentation should reflect how your disability is anticipated to intersect with The College experience. Evidence of accommodations in prior educational settings is also requested. ARC services are accessible for the duration of your TCNJ experience. You do not need to re-apply for accommodations every year. Q: What happens after I submit my ARC affiliation form and my documentation? A: After you submit your ARC affiliation form and documentation, the information will be reviewed by an ARC Specialist. After the review, you and the ARC Specialist will collaborate in the identification and implementation of your accommodations. Q: I received accommodations in high school. Will these same accommodations be available to me as a TCNJ student? A: Not necessarily. It is important to consider the differences between the K-12 educational environment and the college environment. An ARC Specialist will work with you (and your faculty) to develop an accommodation plan that provides appropriate educational access. Q: How will my professors know that I am affiliated with ARC? A: You will receive a letter of accommodation at the beginning of each semester. It is up to you to then distribute this letter to your faculty, as you feel comfortable. As part of the letter distribution process, it is encouraged that you keep the lines of communication open with your faculty with regard to access and your accommodations. Q: I have additional questions or concerns, who can I contact? A: Ms. Meghan Sellet, Director, Accessibility Resource Center: soym@tcnj.edu or 609-771-3199. 19