Disability and Access is excited to welcome students to campus for the fall 2022 semester. To help connect (or reconnect) with Disability and Access either as a student, instructor or campus partner, we are offering a variety of opportunities to engage with Disability and Access before classes start and during the first weeks of classes.
D&A Open House for Students and Campus Partners
Accommodation Orientation for Incoming Students
Special Sessions for Incoming and Returning Students
Open House for incoming and returning students, instructors and campus partners: Stop by for refreshments, meet our new staff, and learn more about our new name, Disability and Access! Students will have the opportunity to meet their Access Coordinator in person before or after the Accommodation Orientation session (see below).
- Date and Time: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 from 1:00-4:00PM
- Location: Student Services Building 4th floor, room 4.206
- (100 West Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX 78712-0175)
- Students RSVP here, Campus Partners RSVP here
Accommodation Orientation for incoming students:
- Date and Time: Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 from 2:00-3:00PM
- Location: Student Services Building Ground Floor: 1.104 and 1.106
- (100 West Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX 78712-0175)
Accommodation Orientation will review the process for how to effectively use accommodations at UT, prepare students to have conversations with instructors about their accommodations, and provide time to meet and network with other enrolled students. Set yourself up for success by making sure you are prepared and ready to use your accommodations this semester! All incoming students are strongly encouraged to attend.
Special Sessions for incoming and returning students: Incoming and returning students are invited to attend the virtual sessions that are focused on specific types of accommodations. A zoom ID for each virtual session will be sent out before the event if you RSVP. RSVP for all sessions here.
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Overview (DHH Students only):
- Thursday, August 18th, 2022 from 11:00AM-12:00PM
- Location: Virtual , RSVP for Zoom link
- Learn more about Deaf and Hard of Hearing services at UT, including making reservations for sign language interpreters and live captioning, and how to use these services effectively.
- Using Testing Accommodations and Campus Testing Center Overview:
- Tuesday, August 30th, 2022 from 2:00PM-3:00PM
- Location: Virtual , RSVP for Zoom link
- Learn about the different options for accommodated testing options and how to request tests in the Campus Testing Center.
- Assistive Technology Overview:
- Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 from 1:30PM-2:30PM
- Location: Virtual , RSVP for Zoom link
- Learn more about Assistive Technology services and resources from our D&A Assistive Technology team.
The deadline RSVP for Accommodation Orientation and Special Sessions is August 11th !
We looking forward to meeting you in person at our Open House and Accommodation Orientation Session on August 17th or connecting virtually during our Special Session! Students can contact their Access Coordinator if they have specific questions about their accommodations.