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
Student Stories
Student Coalition Promotes Disability, Accessibility Awareness on Campus
When Kate Strickland, a Plan II Honors/government junior, came to UT Austin, she immediately searched for opportunities to get involved in campus life. With help from Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD), she learned about the disABILITY Advocacy Student Coalition (DASC), a student-run organization that spreads awareness about disability and accessibility on campus and… read more
Kate Strickland, Plan II/Government Graduate
Kate Strickland discovers her own voice and resilience through advocacy work When Kate Strickland left her hometown of Cypress, Texas to attend The University of Texas at Austin, she couldn’t wait to jump on her bike and traverse Austin’s hills and valleys. “As an avid cyclist throughout high school, I… read more
Collecting the Past: Aspiring Museum Archivist Pursues Her Passion at the Smithsonian
At the young age of seven, Sarah Rung fell in love with history the moment she set foot in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. It was a family vacation to Washington, D.C. she would never forget. “I loved everything the museum stood for,” Rung recalls. “I was mesmerized… read more
Getting the Ball Rolling: Kinesiology Junior Aims to Bring Goalball League to UT Austin
The jingle of a bell, the roll of a ball, the roar of the crowd—these are the sounds of goalball, an adaptive sport designed for athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Elizabeth Daugherty, a College of Education junior, has been playing the unique, inclusive sport for years and is… read more
Advertising Junior Receives Lois Ford La Bauve Scholarship
Hannah Buckley, an advertising junior, is one of two students registered with Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) to receive the 2018-19 Lois Ford La Bauve Scholarship. With college expenses adding up, she is grateful for the scholarship, which is awarded to students registered with SSD. “The scholarship will definitely… read more
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month: Steven Santoyo
When Steven Santoyo, a communications studies junior, came to UT Austin, he immediately immersed himself in a number of programs and activities to discover his passions. After joining DiscoverLaw.orgPLUS, a five-week summer program that prepares undergraduates for law school and beyond, he realized that becoming a lawyer would allow him… read more
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month: Eden Stone
As an undergraduate, Eden Stone spent many sleepless nights getting through her homework assignments and prepping for tests. Yet for reasons unknown, she was barely staying afloat. Frustrated with her lack of focus, she sought medical attention and was soon diagnosed with ADHD. We caught up with her to learn… read more
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month: Sean Pevsner
A proud Longhorn (B.A., Greek and Latin, ‘98/J.D., Law ’04), Sean Pevsner is a partner in his own firm, Whitburn & Pevsner, PLLC, where he has developed a vibrant special education practice. A passionate advocate for equal rights, Pevsner knew from a very young age that he wanted to help… read more
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month: Shalom Hernandez
Shalom Hernandez, a business and education senior, aims to empower people with disabilities to push past their barriers—surprising themselves and others in the process. Diagnosed at an early age with Arthrogryposis (a condition that limits lower-body mobility due to due to joint contractures) she understands the importance of self-advocacy and encourages… read more
