The Spring 2020 semester is almost over but before you finish classes we have some important reminders and exciting opportunities to share with you! UT’s First Ever Disability Graduation! We are so excited to be hosting Disability Graduation for the first time! Disability Graduation will consist of a Virtual Ceremony… read more
SSD Spring 2020 Appreciation Award Nominations
It’s time to nominate faculty and staff for SSD’s Spring 2020 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Awards! Every semester SSD asks students to nominate faculty or staff at UT who have gone above and beyond to make sure students with disabilities have access to, and are included in, all aspects of campus life.… read more
Disability Graduation 2020
You’re Invited to Disability Graduation 2020! Join SSD and campus partners for UT’s first Disability Graduation! Graduates, friends, family and advocates are invited to help us honor our graduates with disabilities as we celebrate their accomplishment of earning their degrees from UT! Students with disabilities have faced some unique obstacles,… read more
April 27th: Priority Registration
Important Information about Priority Registration Priority registration for undergraduate students to register for Summer and Fall 2020 classes will be on Monday, April 27th from 2 pm to midnight. Graduate and Law students typically register earlier in the day on the 27th (from 8-10 am). If you are not sure… read more
SSD COVID-19 Updates and Resources
SSD Staff are working remotely to support students and instructors. The best way to get in touch with us during this time is by emailing us at ssd@austin.utexas.edu. Below are resources and updates from SSD regarding our operations and resources for students and instructors. Providing Accommodations and Instructional Continuity:… read more
SSD Insider April 2020
Life has changed dramatically for all of us in the last few weeks. As you finish your semester in an online format here we want to share some important updates to SSD services and university resources. Texas OneStop If you have questions about university resources, what tools you need for… read more
Update on SSD Operations
The SSD office on campus is closed and our staff are all working remotely. Please read through the information below so you are aware of the changes to SSD processes so you can plan accordingly. Since the situation continues to evolve, there may be additional changes as more information… read more
Providing Accommodations and Instructional Continuity
Resources for Accessibility in Online Classes Mask Requirements and Accommodations Accommodations in Online Classes Classroom Accommodations Testing Accommodations UT is still obligated to ensure that classes are accessible to students with disabilities regardless of class format. Different barriers exist in different type of class formats and instructors are encouraged to… read more
SSD Insider March 2020
Spring Break is only 2 weeks away! Before you head into vacation mode, read through the events and opportunities that are coming up so you don’t miss out! Final Exam Module Now Open SSD is now using a Final Exam Request Module to book final exams. This module will be… read more
February 28th and March 31st: Test Anxiety Workshops
Taming Test Anxiety: How to Recognize and Manage Test-Related Fear Skills for catching problematic test-taking anxiety and keeping it in check. In this free, one-session workshop, Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) and Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) staff will share strategies for identifying, managing and effectively coping with… read more
