Want to know what’s new in SSD for the spring semester? Curious about upcoming events and opportunities for students with disabilities? Then take a few moments and read through the Spring 2014 Insider Newsletter. You can also read newsletters from past semesters on our Newsletter page.
Disability Advocate
Feb 4th and 6th: Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Forums
Voice Your Concerns at the Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Forums to be held February 4, 2014 from 4:00pm-5:00pm in NOA 3rd floor Austin Room and February 6, 2014 from 12:00pm-1:00pm in NOA 4.106. A message from the University ADA Coordinator: The University created a standing committee, the ADA Accessibility Committee,… read more
Introducing Heather Kaplan as SSD’s new Disabilities Services Coordinator
Services for Students with Disabilities is excited to announce that Heather Kaplan has been selected as a Disabilities Services Coordinator at SSD. Many UT students and staff will recognize Heather because of her four years working and co-running the front office of as Administrative Associate with SSD. Heather considers her… read more
Congratulations to the Fall 2013 Appreciation Award Nominees!
This fall we received 47 nominations for Appreciation Awards! We are glad so many SSD students had great experiences with faculty and staff this semester and took the time to send in their nominations. Here are some excerpts from students’ nominations: …when I finally did sit down to talk with… read more
Nov. 19th, Dec. 3rd, Dec. 13th: Interviews for Disabilities Services Coordinator Position
We would like to invite you to attend interviews for three candidates who are being brought to campus to interview for the Disabilities Services Coordinator position within Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). We value your input and feedback as we select a new staff member to be part of… read more
October 16th: FREE webinar, “Improve the Notes You Take in Class Today and Increase Your GPA Tomorrow”
AHEAD President and Ohio State ADA Coordinator Scott Lissner will be hosting a FREE online webinar, “Improve the Notes You Take in Class Today and Increase Your GPA Tomorrow”. Mr. Lissner knows studying begins with taking great notes and is personally committed to providing students with the knowledge they need… read more
The Daily Texan: Sighted students experience daily life with blindness at Dinner in the Dark
Dinner became an obstacle course for UT students who attended Dinner in the Dark, an event for blindness awareness and a discussion between individuals with and without sight. The dinner, hosted Tuesday by the disABILITY Advocacy Student Coalition in partnership with the UT Services for Students with Disabilities, allowed sighted… read more