IT TAKES DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES TO KEEP INNOVATING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES As part of National Disability Awareness Month, the Goldman Sachs Diverse Abilities career event offers college sophomores and juniors with disabilities the opportunity to learn more about the firm’s business, history and culture, and to explore our summer analyst internship opportunities.… read more
September 19th: Transportation Talk and DASC Meeting
Did you know you can ride CapMetro buses and MetroRail for FREE?!?! Cap Metro’s Accessible Transportation Specialist will discuss Austin’s public transportation options including local fixed route service, MetroRail, and the soon to be unveiled MetroRapid service. He’ll also address services for passengers with disabilities such as free passenger training… read more
You’ve picked up your Accommodations Letters from SSD. Now what?
It is important for you to deliver your Accommodation Letter to your instructor in person so you can discuss how your accommodations will be provided to you in each class. For example, are you comfortable finding your own notetaker or do you want the instructor to assist you with finding… read more
The Daily Texan: UT Deaf and Hard of Hearing students work to build support network
The Daily Texan- Of the 54 Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students currently attending UT, only a few have ever had the chance to interact with each other — but DHH students and Services for Students with Disabilities are working to change that. Dozens of DHH students met for… read more
September 5th: disABILITY Advocacy Student Coalition Meeting
Want to get involved with disability awareness and advocacy at UT? Interested in connecting with other students who are also interested in disability-related issues? Have ideas about how to make campus more accessible and inclusive to students with disabilities? Consider joining the disABILITY Advocate Student Coalition! The disABILITY Advocate Student… read more
SSD welcomes Kelli Bradley as the new Executive Director
After a lengthy search, SSD is excited to announce that Kelli Bradley has been selected to serve as SSD’s new Executive Director. Kelli has worked in SSD as a Disabilities Services Coordinator for the past two and a half years and will be transitioning to her new role as… read more
August 8th, 9th, and 16th: Interviews for SSD Executive Director
SSD would like to invite you and solicit your input on feedback on interview candidates for the leadership position for Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). We would love anyone who is nearby to participate. You are invited to a general presentation on disability that the applicant is being asked to… read more
