· Disability Graduation
· D&A End of Year Student Survey
· D&A Inactivation Process for Graduates
· Disability Cultural Center Events
Disability Graduation is Thursday, May 9th
Disability Graduation is a time to honor our disabled graduates and those graduating with the Critical Disability Studies portfolio/minor!
Disability and Access, Disability Cultural Center, and campus partners are excited to celebrate in person with those who RSVP’d on Thursday, May 9th from 1:00-3:00pm in the San Jacinto Multipurpose Room (SJH).
For folks who would like to join the event virtually or have friends and family outside of Austin who wish to participate, we are excited to be offering the option to tune in virtually to watch the Disability Graduation speeches from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Please email outreach.access@austin.utexas.edu for the link to the virtual option.
Those who requested a Disability Graduation Celebration Package, and will not be attending graduation to receive it, can pick up their celebration package from the D&A office (SSB 4.206) during regular office hours, M-F 8am-5pm.
D&A End of Year Student Surveys
Disability and Access (D&A) would like to invite you to provide feedback on your experience as a student registered with D&A in the End of the Year Survey.
Over 3,000 UT students are currently registered with D&A, and we currently have only 74 responses to this survey. D&A deeply values your feedback and uses it to identify areas for improvement to the accommodation process and to share with UT Administration as we plan for future semesters. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
We appreciate your time in helping us improve the accommodation process at UT!
Take the survey here: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBOkk3KkXlUdRP0
D&A Inactivation Process for Graduates
Congratulations to the upcoming graduates!
We are so proud of your accomplishments and wish you all the best in your next adventure!
D&A will be inactivating your file in the coming months and your file will be kept according to our record retention policy. You can find more information online at Reactivation and Maintenance of Records.
Disability Cultural Center EventsDisability Discussions
Starting May 22nd
Wednesdays 3-4pm (Zoom and SSB 3.200k)
· Join the DCC in discussion around a variety of disability-related topics, including disability disclosure, housing, healthcare, family relationships, and more! Whether you want to learn from other disabled people or have experiences or resources you are willing to share, these Disability Discussions provide space to have conversations you may not be able to have anywhere else. Let’s harness the power and expertise of the UT Disability Community! All members of the UT Community (including alumni and incoming students) are welcome to participate!
· RSVP and Zoom link will be posted on the DCC Website: https://disability.utexas.edu-cultural-center/events-calendar/
Disability in the News
Starting May 21st
Tuesdays 12-1pm via Zoom
· Disability in the News is a new program offered by the DCC. Join us on Zoom every Tuesday to discuss what is happening in the news related to disability; whether it’s a viral video, a policy update, or anything else you want to discuss related to disability and current events! Participants are welcome to bring a topic to contribute to the week’s conversation or arrive ready to listen and discuss what others share. All are welcome!
· RSVP and Zoom link will be posted on the DCC Website: https://disability.utexas.edu-cultural-center/events-calendar/
Adapted Sports
· The DCC will be partnering with Austin Adapted Sports to host adaptive/wheelchair tennis and kayaking events. Check the DCC Website and stay tuned for more information!
Disabled Longhorn Alumni Network
· The DCC invites you to stay connected to the 40 Acres and your fellow alumni by joining the Disabled Longhorn Alumni Network! This growing network will provide opportunities for networking, professional development, advocacy, and future mentoring opportunities with UT Students. Join by filling out this interest form . We look forward to supporting and celebrating your next chapter of life! *Alumni are also welcome to participate in DCC events that are open to all UT Community members.
Important Dates
Thursday, May 9: Disability Graduation
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day, D&A office is closed
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