Many childhood cancer survivors can benefit from SSD services while they are at UT because of the lasting effects of their cancer treatment. It’s great to hear some of these students reflect on the lessons they learned through their experiences with cancer in this story by The Daily Texan. Though… read more
October is Disability Awareness Month!
October is Disability Awareness Month and SSD is hosting a variety of events in order to recognize and spread aware of disability! During the 82nd Legislative Session, HB 3616 was passed which designates October as Persons with Disabilities History and Awareness Month in Texas (commonly called Disability Awareness Month). During… read more
Check Out the Fall Edition of the SSD Insider Newsletter!
Did you know that SSD publishes a newsletter each Fall and Spring Semester? Each newsletter contains important office and staff updates, changes to policies and procedures, a calendar of events, academic dates and deadlines, and other news of interest to students. Check out our most current newsletter as well as… read more
September 23rd-27th: Suicide Prevention Week
UT’s Counseling and Mental Health Center Announces Suicide Prevention Week 2013 Suicide is considered to be the second leading cause of death for college students. That’s why the Counseling and Mental Health Center is organizing UT’s annual Suicide Prevention Week (September 23-27). This week is focused on raising awareness about… read more
Goldman Sachs Diverse Abilities Career Event for Students with Disabilities
IT TAKES DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES TO KEEP INNOVATING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES As part of National Disability Awareness Month, the Goldman Sachs Diverse Abilities career event offers college sophomores and juniors with disabilities the opportunity to learn more about the firm’s business, history and culture, and to explore our summer analyst internship opportunities.… read more
September 19th: Transportation Talk and DASC Meeting
Did you know you can ride CapMetro buses and MetroRail for FREE?!?! Cap Metro’s Accessible Transportation Specialist will discuss Austin’s public transportation options including local fixed route service, MetroRail, and the soon to be unveiled MetroRapid service. He’ll also address services for passengers with disabilities such as free passenger training… read more
You’ve picked up your Accommodations Letters from SSD. Now what?
It is important for you to deliver your Accommodation Letter to your instructor in person so you can discuss how your accommodations will be provided to you in each class. For example, are you comfortable finding your own notetaker or do you want the instructor to assist you with finding… read more