Accessibility Resource Center

The Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) serves as a central point of information and coordination to ensure equal access and full participation for students with disabilities in all programs and activities at Smith College. Employee accommodations are coordinated by Human Resources.

Principles of Universal Design and Disability Justice guide us in our work as we strive to proactively identify and remove barriers to participation wherever possible. We also strive to promote a disability-positive and inclusive climate at Smith; such a climate recognizes each person's multiple identities and values all diverse perspectives which contribute to a rich living and learning environment. Smith's commitment to providing support and services is balanced with a humanistic and developmental approach that requires student engagement and responsibility in the accommodation process.

To contact ARC, please email arc@smith.edu.

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Laura Rauscher Crew House Ramp Dedication

The Accessibility Resource Center invites you to a celebratory tea for the dedication of the Laura Rauscher Crew House Ramp on Friday, May 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Oak Room at the Conference Center.

About Laura

Rauscher was the former director of Smith’s Disability Services (now the Accessibility Resource Center). Rauscher also served as Smith’s first senior policy adviser on disability access and inclusion.

Join us for the opportunity to gather over tea and nosh, share stories and friendship, and visit the Crew House Ramp.

Our Staff

Appointments are highly recommended, as our staff are not generally available right away other than during designated open hours. For current open hour schedules, please view the scheduler links below or contact the office. You are also welcome to email us directly if times in the scheduler links do not work for you.