April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance month.
For the month of April, Longhorn TIES would like to highlight the voices of Autistic and neurodiverse students on campus! We want to highlight your voices in our social media posts, faculty and staff education/training, or in other ways to promote an inclusive campus. If you are interested in highlighting your voice, please complete this survey. You have the option to identify yourself or remain anonymous in the survey.
Priority Registration
Priority Registration will take place on April 19th from 2pm-midnight. Students who are approved for this accommodation and are eligible to use this to register for summer and fall 2021 classes will receive an email on April 7th with more information. Students should check their email and follow the instructions in order to use this accommodation.
Pass/Fail and Q Drop Updates
The university has extended the Spring 2021 undergraduate Q-drop deadline to May 11th and has made additional changes to Pass/Fail. For more information visit Texas One Stop.
Disability Cultural Center
A group of students, faculty and staff are discussing the establishment of a Disability Cultural Center at UT. Share your input on this important conversation: tinyurl.com/utdcc
Financial Support for Students with Disabilities
SSD is accepting applications for the James M. Young Endowment, which provides funding for UT students with disabilities needing financial support for educational or disability-related expenses. Apply online.
Did You Know?
If you are employed at UT, you may be eligible for accommodations in the workplace. Find out more information on the Employee Accommodation process
Wheelchair Tennis
UT is hosting wheelchair tennis on Mondays from 6-8:30pm at Whitaker Fields. RSVP to emily.s@austin.utexas.edu to attend. No equipment or experience necessary- all are welcome. Masks and social distancing will be required for safety