SSD Staff are working remotely to support students and instructors in finishing the semester strong. 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.… read more
Providing Accommodations and Instructional Continuity
Starting March 30th, all UT classes will be moving to an online format. As instructors consider how to migrate their classes online, 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… 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 April 2020
Life has changed dramatically for all of us in the last few weeks. As you finish your semester in an online format here we want to share some important updates to SSD services and university resources. Texas OneStop If you have questions about university resources, what tools you need for… read more
Update on SSD Operations
While the SSD office will be open to continue serving students as long as the campus is open, we have made adjustments to many of our services in order to protect students and staff. Please read through the information below so you are aware of the changes and can plan… 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
A Q&A with Lime Connect Fellow Jessica Meek
When Jessica Meek, a McCombs School of Business sophomore, learned about the Lime Connect Fellowship Program, she was drawn in by its mission to “rebrand disability through achievement.” “When I looked into the program, I was absolutely thrilled,” Meek says. “Lime Connect’s belief in and view of high-achieving students and… 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
