Accessibility Champion Awards recognize students, faculty and staff who make a meaningful impact on accessibility at UT. The awards celebrate individuals who go above and beyond to support students with disabilities and make campus more accessible.
D&A and the Disability Cultural Center invite students, faculty and staff with disabilities to nominate individuals who have positively impacted their experience. Nominees receive a letter of thanks and an Accessibility Champion certificate.
Nominations are accepted each fall and spring semester and may be submitted anonymously.
Recent Accessibility Champions
What Students Have Said About Recent Accessibility Champions
"From the very beginning, she made me feel comfortable reaching out about my accommodations, especially when I felt unsure or overwhelmed. Her kindness gave me the confidence to advocate for myself, and she consistently validated what I was going through."
"He always made sure I felt comfortable in his class and never hesitated to check in on how I was doing, both academically and personally. His kindness was clear in the way he supported my accommodations without question and created an environment where I felt safe advocating for myself."
"When I first told him, he was so accepting of me and just took it in stride. He's always there to support me mentally and makes sure I know that I'm appreciated and supported, especially on the days when I'm feeling a little low."