The SSD office on campus is closed and our staff are all working remotely. Please read through the information below so you are aware of the changes to SSD processes so you can plan accordingly. Since the situation continues to evolve, there may be additional changes as more information… read more
Providing Accommodations and Instructional Continuity
Resources for Accessibility in Online Classes Mask Requirements and Accommodations Accommodations in Online Classes Classroom Accommodations Testing Accommodations UT is still obligated to ensure that classes are accessible to students with disabilities regardless of class format. Different barriers exist in different type of class formats and instructors are encouraged to… read more
SSD Insider March 2020
Spring Break is only 2 weeks away! Before you head into vacation mode, read through the events and opportunities that are coming up so you don’t miss out! Final Exam Module Now Open SSD is now using a Final Exam Request Module to book final exams. This module will be… read more
February 28th and March 31st: Test Anxiety Workshops
Taming Test Anxiety: How to Recognize and Manage Test-Related Fear Skills for catching problematic test-taking anxiety and keeping it in check. In this free, one-session workshop, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) and Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) staff will share strategies for identifying, managing and effectively coping with… read more
Beware: New Phishing Scam Referencing SSD
SSD has become aware of a phishing scam targeting UT related to disability-related part time work. The email mentions the Department of Disability Services and Educational Resources and implies that the job offer is affiliated with SSD. The individual sending the emails is in no way connected to UT or… read more
SSD Insider February 2020
It’s a Leap Year which means we get an extra day in February. We hope you take some of that extra time to read through this newsletter- there are lots of important things included! Using Your Accommodations SSD has already processed 5,377 Accommodation Letters for 1332 students! Wow! There is… read more
SSD Welcomes 2 New Disabilities Services Coordinators!
SSD is excited to welcome two new Disabilities Services Coordinators to our team in time for the start of the Spring 2020 semester. We hope you have the opportunity to meet these new staff members soon! Lori Gonzalez Lori Gonzalez was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and… read more