SSD Staff are working remotely to support students and instructors. The best way to get in touch with us during this time is by emailing us at ssd@austin.utexas.edu. Below are resources and updates from SSD regarding our operations and resources for students and instructors. Providing Accommodations and Instructional Continuity:… read more
Providing Accommodations and Instructional Continuity
Regardless of class format or structure, it is important to remember that UT is still obligated to ensure that classes are accessible to students with disabilities. The good news is that many of the barriers that exist in face to face classes may no longer be present when classes are… read more
Welcome to Services for Students with Disabilities!
SSD ensures students with disabilities have equal access to their academic experiences at the University of Texas at Austin by determining eligibility and approving reasonable accommodations. We also engage in outreach across campus in order to make campus a more inclusive, accessible and welcoming environment for people with disabilities. SSD… read more
SSD Insider July 2020
Even though it is still summer we are already looking ahead to Fall 2020. Please read below for some important updates for plans for Fall 2020. Plans for Fall 2020 On June 29th the Interim President announced additional details about the plans for Fall 2020. Students should read through… read more
2020-2021 SSD Student Advisory Committee
SSD is excited to announce the opportunity for students to apply for a position on the 2020-2021 SSD Student Advisory Committee! The SSD Student Advisory Committee provides a way for students to provide direct input to SSD in order to: 1) help SSD better meet the needs of UT students… read more
SSD Insider June 2020
Whether you are taking classes online for Summer 2020 or not the information below should be useful for you! Congratulations to Our Graduates!! We are so proud of your accomplishments and wish you all the best in your next adventure! You can still watch our Disability Graduation videos of students,… read more
Celebrating Our Spring 2020 Graduates: Emeline Lakrout, Business Marketing Senior
Back in high school, Emeline Lakrout took a marketing class on a whim and quickly found herself competing in academic business contests. She soon enrolled in the McCombs School of Business, where she explored the many exciting avenues within the marketing arena. While on campus, she also discovered her passion… read more
Two DDCE Student Organizations Named Pillars of the 40 Acres
Two student programs within the DDCE have been recognized as Pillars of the 40 Acres by the Office of the Dean of Students. The honor goes to student-run organizations that embody the university’s core values. Both are recipients of the Swing Out Award, which are given to organizations that achieve Distinguished Status in five… read more
SSD 2020-2021 Faculty Advisory Committee Recruitment
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is seeking instructors to serve on the 2020-2021 Faculty Advisory Committee. The SSD Faculty Advisory Committee provides a way for SSD to receive direct input from UT instructors in order to: 1) understand questions and concerns from instructors about providing accommodations and 2) engage… read more
SSD Insider May 2020
The Spring 2020 semester is almost over but before you finish classes we have some important reminders and exciting opportunities to share with you! UT’s First Ever Disability Graduation! We are so excited to be hosting Disability Graduation for the first time! Disability Graduation will consist of a Virtual Ceremony… read more
SSD Spring 2020 Appreciation Award Nominations
It’s time to nominate faculty and staff for SSD’s Spring 2020 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Awards! Every semester SSD asks students to nominate faculty or staff at UT who have gone above and beyond to make sure students with disabilities have access to, and are included in, all aspects of campus life.… read more
Disability Graduation 2020
You’re Invited to Disability Graduation 2020! Join SSD and campus partners for UT’s first Disability Graduation! Graduates, friends, family and advocates are invited to help us honor our graduates with disabilities as we celebrate their accomplishment of earning their degrees from UT! Students with disabilities have faced some unique obstacles,… read more
April 27th: Priority Registration
Important Information about Priority Registration Priority registration for undergraduate students to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes will be on Monday, April 27th from 2 pm to midnight. Graduate and Law students typically register earlier in the day on the 27th (from 8-10 am). If you are not sure… read more
