Services, guidance, and assistance for students to independently and robustly participate in the activities they want to at UW-Madison.
UW-Madison values the contributions of each person and respects the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities and opinions enrich the university community.
It takes all of us to achieve the university’s mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background.
Services
The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the office for students with disabilities requesting academic, housing, and other accommodations at UW-Madison. Below are just some of the services or accommodations affiliated students may receive:
Thinking about attending UW-Madison?
McBurney Disability Resource Center staff provide prospective students with disabilities and their families with information about disability-related services and accommodation processes at UW-Madison in a 30 minute group session. Staff are also available after the session for individual questions.
Topics covered include
- Documentation requirements
- Accommodation eligibility
- Timelines and resources
More information for prospective students
- Examples of accommodations
- Disclosing a disability on your application
- Options once you’re admitted
Accommodations and appeals
The McBurney Disability Resource Center works collaboratively with students and the university to provide reasonable accommodations. Learn more about the accommodation process as well as appeal rights available to students.
Opportunities to engage
Engage and build community by exploring student organizations and volunteer opportunities.
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Student Organizations
- American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry, UW Madison Student Chapter
- Advocates For Diverse Abilities
- Best Buddies UW-Madison Chapter
- Badgers for Special Olympics
- Chronic Health Allies Mentorship Program
- Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine
- Leadership in Adapted Fitness
- Lions Club, UW Madison Campus
- Law Students for Accessibility, Disability, and Accommodations (formerly Law Students with Disabilities Coalition)
- National Alliance on Mental Illness, UW-Madison Chapter
- National Lawyers Guild – UW Chapter
- Student Veterans of America-UW Madison
- Student Bar Association – University of Wisconsin Law School
- Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine
Well being and personal care
Your personal health, mental health, and connections to a safe campus are critical in
creating an inclusive environment where all students can thrive.