UWF Student Accessibility Resources

Scholarship opportunity!

We are so excited to announce that it is time for our 5th annual Autism Can Do Scholarship! We want to thank you for making it possible to offer the John's Crazy Socks Autism Can Do Scholarship. You buy our socks and support us, that lets us give more people jobs and give back more. So thank you very much.

We can't wait to see what amazing socks you are going to design! Please pass this on to your network and anyone who might be interested in applying.

Click here to apply: https://johnscrazysocks.com/pages/autism-can-do-scholarship-2023

We are now accepting applications for the Alumni Engagement Representative Position! If you know anyone who is interested in working the SP23 University Phonathon, please send them the application link! The pay starts at $ 11 per hour, and we are quite flexible with schedules. Shifts will be in the afternoons and evenings Monday-Thurs. Training will be the first few days of March, and we will be calling alumni in March and April.

is a special day to remember all of the men and women who have served our country.

As we celebrate , we want to remind the community that campus will be closed and will resume normal hours on Monday, Nov. 14.

Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) was proud to honor our Dan & Denise Thompson McLeod Scholarship and Theodore R. & Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship recipients at the 2022 Annual SAR Scholarship Reception this week! Almost $20,000 in scholarship funding was awarded for Fall 2022! We are extremely proud of our recipients and all of their accomplishments!

To learn more about our scholarship opportunities, please visit uwf.edu/sar.

The Fall 2022 Semester Request for Accommodations is now open! If you need assistance submitting your request, please contact our office at [email protected] or 850-474-2387. Don't forget if you add a course to your schedule after completing the Semester Request, you will need to submit the request again in order for the new course faculty to be notified. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Registration is still open for the Argos Autism Program Early Arrival!

Happy Friday Argos! Sunday, July 31 is the last day to sign up for the Argos Autism Program Early Arrival. Register online today https://bit.ly/3NSWOTw

Reach out to our office at [email protected] with questions.

3 weeks until Argos Autism Early Arrival! See you soon Argos!

Argos Autism Early Arrival is just three weeks away! The five-day hybrid program is a mix of virtual and on-campus events that will provide students with the tools for success as they transition to the university. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3NSWOTw

Registration is still open for Argos Autism Early Arrival!

Argos Autism Early Arrival covers topics including academic strategies, independent living strategies, social skills, and career readiness objectives for a successful transition into a University atmosphere. The program is available for distance learners as well as those on-campus. Registration is open until July 31, 2022.

Learn more and register https://bit.ly/3NSWOTw

Hello Argos! Our office will be closed July 1st - July 4th for the Independence holiday. We will reopen at 8am on July 5th. We hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Registration is still open for AAP Early Arrival!

Did you know? UWF Center for Behavior Analysis and UWF Student Accessibility Resources host an Early Arrival Program for enrolled UWF students who identify as autistic. Students participating in the program will gain skills to help them succeed in the transition to university life, experience navigating the campus and have the opportunity to connect with peers in the Argos Autism program.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3NSWOTw

Argos Autism Early Arrival Fall 2022 will be here before you know it! Now is the time to register!

Registration for Argos Autism Early Arrival is open! This five-day program offers both virtual and in-person events and will provide students with the tools for success as they transition to university life. The event is open to any incoming UWF student, first-time or transfer, enrolled in classes for the Fall semester. Registration deadline is July 31, 2022.

Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3NSWOTw

We had a wonderful time meeting our new Argos and their families at Orientation this week! We hope you had a chance to stop by the Student Accessibility Resources table at the Resource Fair, but if not, please reach out to our office at [email protected] so we can connect.

If you attended the Apps for Academic Success Break Out Session hosted by Tutoring and Learning Resources and Student Accessibility Resources, you can find a copy of the presentation at https://uwf.edu/academic-engagement-and-student-affairs/departments/center-for-academic-success/families/help-your-student-succeed/, along with other helpful information for families and students.

Welcome Argos! 💙💚💙💚

The Summer 2022 Semester Request for Accommodations is now open! If you need assistance submitting your request, please contact our office at [email protected] or 850-474-2387. Don't forget if you add a course to your schedule after completing the Semester Request, you will need to submit the request again in order for the new course/faculty to be notified. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Happy Founders Week from the Center for Academic Success!

is off to a great start! Join us for the weeklong celebration that brings the family together, welcomes UWF Alumni and visitors to our campus and gives back to the community. Learn more at uwf.edu/foundersweek.

Our next Argos Autism Program (AAP) social event is scheduled for Friday, March 25th. Students should meet at Student Accessibility Resources at 2:45pm, wear comfortable shoes as the walk will be approximately one hour, and bring water to stay hydrated. Student Accessibility Resources will have extra water bottles available if needed prior to departing.

If you would like to participate or have questions about the event, please email [email protected].

The UWF Pace Library Book Sale will take place on Tuesday, March 8th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grab some great deals on "gently used" books! $1 paperbacks and $2 hardbacks

**Cash or Check Only**
All prices include sales tax

Don't forget about the Destress Midterm Distress event being held on Wednesday, February 23rd at 12:00pm!

Head over to the Commons Great Hall for some food, prizes, and relaxation.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Student Accessibility Resources and Testing Services! 💚💙💚💙

Have you signed up for an Academic Success Workshop? Tutoring and Learning Resources is hosting workshops on Boosting Academic Motivation, Conquering Online Learning, Time Management & Study Skills, and Final Exam Prep. Both in-person and virtual options are available. For more information, please visit uwf.edu/tlr.

Student Accessibility Resources would like to wish all UWF Argos a great first day to the Spring 2022 Semester!

Please connect with our office if you need to discuss accommodations. You can learn more at uwf.edu/sar.

Whether you're joining us on campus or virtually this semester, we're so excited you're continuing your education with this spring.

Enjoy your first day of classes, ! 💙💚

Student Accessibility Resources and Tutoring and Learning Resources are looking forward to speaking with students and their families today at the New Student Orientation Resource Fair! Stop by our tables from 10:40am to 11:15am!

The Spring 2022 Semester Request for Accommodations is now open! If you need assistance submitting your request, please contact our office at [email protected] or 850-474-2387. Don't forget if you add a course to your schedule after completing the Semester Request, you will need to submit the request again in order for the new course/faculty to be notified. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Our Argos Autism students had a great time today learning the UWF trolley system.💙💚

WE ARE BACK! Academic coaching appointments started yesterday, and the excitement is in the air! ☀️☁️

Coaching appointments will be conducted virtually or in-person. If you have chosen the in-person option, the location for these appointments is Building 52. The picture above is the building you want to look out for! Always feel free to call this number (8504743176) if you have any trouble finding us 👀

Let’s crush this semester!

Major Hurricane Ida: UWF Closed

University officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Ida, which is currently a category 4 hurricane located in southeast Louisiana.

All UWF locations, including the Pensacola campus, UWF Emerald Coast and UWF Historic Trust, will close Sunday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. and will remain closed through Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 4:59 a.m. This includes all classes, events, campus activities and online courses.

Normal University operations, classes, events and campus activities will resume Tuesday, Aug. 31 at 5 a.m., unless conditions change, in which case, University officials will notify all students, faculty and staff.

According to the most recent update from the National Weather Service, local impacts include up to 15 inches of rain with potential flash flooding, potential tornadoes and wind gusts up to 50mph.

Residential Students: If necessary, a decision may be made to evacuate UWF residential students to the on-campus ride-out facility. This decision will be made as the storm progresses and communicated in a timely manner to residential students. Dining Services will work with Housing and Residence Life on facilitating dining options during the closure. These options will be communicated to residential students through Housing and Residence Life staff.

The University communicates with students, faculty and staff via email, uwf.edu, facebook.com/westfl, twitter.com/uwf and the UWF Mobile Alert text messaging system. To learn more about Mobile Alert, visit uwf.edu/mobilealert.

To ensure you receive future University communications, confirm that your contact information is up-to-date in the University’s communication system, “Mobile Alert.” Log in to my.uwf.edu and search “Mobile Alert” to update and add contact information.

University officials encourage students, faculty and staff to learn more about storm preparedness at uwf.edu/uwfstorm. Weather information is available by tuning into WUWF at 88.1FM or online at wuwf.org. Updates from the National Weather Service are available at www.weather.gov/mob and twitter.com/NWSMobile.

In the event of an emergency, please contact the UWF Police Department at 850.474.2415.

Hello Argos!
Finals are next week, are you prepared? Don't forget to use Accommodate to book your final exam if you plan to take it in Testing Services. Reach out to [email protected] if you have questions.

Hello Argos!
You are so very close to the completion of Summer Term 2021! Keep up that momentum and finish strong!

Happy Friday Argos!
Today is the last day to sign up for the Argos Autism Program Early Arrival. Check out https://uwf.edu/academic-engagement-and-student-affairs/departments/student-accessibility-resources/argos-autism-program/about-the-program/ for more details or reach out to our office [email protected]

Hello Argos!
Happy Wednesday!
We are halfway through this week. As you prepare for finals, check out https://uwf.edu/academic-engagement-and-student-affairs/departments/student-accessibility-resources/accommodations-services/kurzweil-3000/ Kurzweil is a great screen reader tool for your electronic books. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions or need assistance using Kurzweil.

Happy Monday Argos!
We are another week closer to the end of Summer 2021 Term!

Happy Friday Argos!
Only 3 Friday's left of summer term!
Today is the withdrawal deadline for part of term 1.
Don't forget to book for finals with Testing Services.
1 week left to sign up for Argos Autism Program Early Arrival!

Hello Argos!
We have 18 days until we kick off Argos Autism Program Early Arrival! If you would like to learn more about the awesome event please follow this link https://uwf.edu/academic-engagement-and-student-affairs/departments/student-accessibility-resources/argos-autism-program/aap-early-arrival-program/ or contact us by [email protected], 850.474.2387, or stop by our office Bld. 21 Rm. 110.

Hello Argos!
Happy Monday! Only 3 Monday's left in summer term, you are almost done!
Don't forget to get book exams with Testing Services and get registered for the upcoming fall term.

Thanks to the Amazing team our Argos Autism Program Early Arrival students are getting some awesome sunnies to wear around our sunny campus☀️💙💚

💙💚 Join our team!!

Looking for a position in which you can help others and apply your leadership? Become an Student Accessibility Resources Graduate Assistant!

SAR has this position open until the end of the month, so apply now with the following link: bit.ly/SARgraduate. 👈

Happy Monday Argos!