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
Student Stories
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
Celebrating Disability Awareness Month: Marisa Ortega
Burnt orange bound…Since she was a young girl, Marisa Ortega always dreamed of becoming a Longhorn. She didn’t realize that dream could be a reality until she met with her community college advisor. “When she asked me about my dream school, I told her that I would love more than… read more