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
SSD Students
The Daily Texan: UT Deaf and Hard of Hearing students work to build support network
The Daily Texan- Of the 54 Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students currently attending UT, only a few have ever had the chance to interact with each other — but DHH students and Services for Students with Disabilities are working to change that. Dozens of DHH students met for… read more
September 5th: disABILITY Advocacy Student Coalition Meeting
Want to get involved with disability awareness and advocacy at UT? Interested in connecting with other students who are also interested in disability-related issues? Have ideas about how to make campus more accessible and inclusive to students with disabilities? Consider joining the disABILITY Advocate Student Coalition! The disABILITY Advocate Student… read more
SSD welcomes Kelli Bradley as the new Executive Director
After a lengthy search, SSD is excited to announce that Kelli Bradley has been selected to serve as SSD’s new Executive Director. Kelli has worked in SSD as a Disabilities Services Coordinator for the past two and a half years and will be transitioning to her new role as… read more
August 8th, 9th, and 16th: Interviews for SSD Executive Director
SSD would like to invite you and solicit your input on feedback on interview candidates for the leadership position for Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). We would love anyone who is nearby to participate. You are invited to a general presentation on disability that the applicant is being asked to… read more
Scholarship Opportunity!
Thanks to one of our students for making us aware of this great opportunity! NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship Thanks to a generous contribution from NBCUniversal, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is proud to announce the creation of the NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship. The NBCUniversal Tony… read more
SSD Summer Closure Dates
The SSD office and the ATEC lab will be closed on Friday July 19th for a Staff Administrative Day and on Wednesday August 7th for the SSD Annual Staff Retreat. If immediate assistance is needed on these two dates, please contact the Dean of Students office at 512-471-5017. *If you… read more