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Disability and Access

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D&A February Newsletter

February, 2023

Content Overview

  • Reserving Space in the Campus Testing Center
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Cultural Center Website and Events
  • Students on the Spectrum Meetings
  • Disability Advocacy Student Coalition Meetings

Reserving Space in the Campus Testing Center
Be sure to talk about how your testing accommodations will be provided before submitting a test reservation for the Campus Testing Center (CTC). If you’ve decided with your instructor that you will be testing in the CTC, both students and instructors will use RegisterBlast, a reservation system integrated within Canvas, to book accommodated tests in the CTC.

Instructors will first need to schedule tests through RegisterBlast at least 5-business days prior to the test date. Students will then need to reserve their seats in the CTC at least 3 days (72 hours) prior to their scheduled test. For more information, visit the CTC Website or contact the Access Coordinator listed on the student’s Accommodation Letter.

Important Spring semester deadlines:
April 17, 2023: Final date for instructors to submit spring semester final exam schedules in RegisterBlast
April 20, 2023: Final date for students to book spring semester appointments in RegisterBlast

Undergraduate Summer Internships
Disability and Access and The Disability Cultural Center are each hiring a summer intern through UT’s 2023 Summer Internship Program. Applications are due by February 12, 2023 at 11:59pm. Please click the links below for full descriptions of the positions, and we encourage you to share these opportunities with eligible students you think may be interested.

Outreach and Office Support Intern for Disability and Access

Event and Program Planning Intern  for the Disability Cultural Center

Disability Cultural Center Events
The Disability Cultural Center (DCC) is a new unit within DDCE that will be focusing on developing programming and building community around disabled community and identity. Check out the DCC website for upcoming events and opportunities.

January and February DCC Events:

  • DCC Hangout
    • Tuesday January 31st, 6:30-8PM, DDCE 3rd floor space
      Students (and faculty and staff) are invited to drop by monthly evening “hangout” sessions to build community with other disabled member of the UT Community. This month, we will celebrate the 11th birthday of the Disability Advocacy Student Coalition! Snacks, activities and conversation prompts will be provided. RSVP Requested.
  • Disability Culture Conversation: Introduction to the DCC
    • Tuesday, February 7th, 12-1PM, VIRTUAL
    • What is a Disability Cultural Center? What will UT’s DCC look like? This session will explore the  history of DCCs and the direction of UT’s brand new center. RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
  • Finding and Applying for Disability Specific Scholarships
    • Wednesday, February 8th, 2-3PM, VIRTUAL
    • Join the DCC for a virtual informational session to learn about finding and applying for disability specific scholarships. RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
  • Donuts, Coffee, and Conversation with the DCC
    • Thursday, February 23rd, 9-10:30AM, DDCE 3rd floor space
    • Join us for a come-and-go event to start your day, featuring donuts, coffee and conversation with the founding director of the DCC! RSVP Requested.

Students on the Spectrum
Students on the Spectrum (SOS) is a space for students who have been diagnosed with autism or who identify as autistic to share experiences, ideas and resources with each other. This spring, Disability and Access and Longhorn TIES will be hosting SOS social activities and discussion nights. Food and beverages provided.

The next Students on the Spectrum event will take place on Wednesday, February 8th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM at 2609 University Avenue (UA9 2.106). Please RSVP.

Disability Advocacy Student Coalition
The Disability Advocacy Student Coalition (DASC) is the student organization associated with Disability and Access which aims to promote awareness, advocacy, and education about disability and accessibility on campus and in the community. Students with and without disabilities are welcome!

During Spring 2023, virtual and hybrid meetings will be held on Monday from 6-7pm. Email dascatut@gmail.com or fill out an interest form to get connected and learn more.

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