Accessibility Resource Center

The Accessibility Resources Center (“ARC”) provides comprehensive supports and a range of services that serve to promote educational equity and ensure that students are able to participate in the opportunities available at the University of New Haven. We are here to support you as you assimilate into the University of New Haven community and participate in academic, employment, and co-curricular activities.  Our goal is to work with you as much or as little as you prefer as you transition into, traverse through, and culminate your Charger journey.

Registering with ARC

The programs, services and supports of the Accessibility Resources Center are available to all students who choose to identify and register with the Center.  Registering with ARC is easy and confidentiality is maintained as much as possible.  Students wishing to identify and receive supports from ARC should complete an appropriate Student Information Form and submit documentation of a disability, chronic health-related disorder or military service-connected disorder. (See Quick Access to Important Information on the right).  To facilitate obtaining documentation, students may download and submit a Disability Verification Form and/or other appropriate documentation in accordance with ARC’s documentation guidelines.  (See documentation guidelines)

ARC staff members are available should you have questions and concerns or if you would like a familiar face with whom to meet on a weekly basis. Please contact your assigned staff member below or make an appointment. Appointments can be made by calling our department phone number, using the Navigate App, or emailing the staff member directly:

Accessibility Resources Center Staff
 

Linda Copney-Okeke

Linda Copney-Okeke
Director of the Accessibility Resources Center
Office Location: Sheffield Hall
LCopney-Okeke@newhaven.edu
(203) 932-7331

Yvonne Sanders

Yvonne Sanders 
Assistant Director
Office Location: Sheffield Hall 136
ysanders@newhaven.edu
(203) 479-4895

Michael Prevete

Olivia St. John
Accessibility Specialist
Office Location: Sheffield Hall 140
ostjohn@newhaven.edu
(203) 832-7409

Erica Hutchinson

Erica Hutchinson
Accessibilty Services Coordinator
Office Location: Sheffield Hall
EHutchinson@newhaven.edu
(203) 479-4279

Linda Copney-Okeke

Kristen Smith
Administrative Secretary II
Office Location: Sheffield Hall 132
KiSmith@newhaven.edu
(203) 932-7332

Learning Assistants are also available to meet virtually or in person throughout the school year. Learning Assistants  can assist with one-to-one tutoring, assignment assistance, assistive technology training, time management, and/or enhancing study skills.  Appointments can be made by calling our main department number 203.932.7332 or emailing the department at ARC@newhaven.edu

If you are registered with the ARC and have already had a Welcome Appointment, you can make your accommodation request online by completing and submitting your Accommodation Request Form. See Quick Access to Important Forms. If you are not currently registered with ARC and are interested in receiving accommodations, see Step-by-Step Guide to Request Academic Reasonable Accommodations.

Follow us on Instagram @UnewhavenARC for the latest updates as well as tips for academic success and scholarship information.

Call(203) 932-7332 
Fax: (203) 931-6082
EmailARC@newhaven.edu
Location: Ground floor in the rear of Sheffield Hall. Sheffield Hall is located in the Residential Quad area.

Staff Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM 

Academic Horus: Monday -Thursday 8:30 AM – 6PM and Friday 8:30 AM – 5 PM

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