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Disability and Access

Disability and Access

Making UT Austin Accessible and Welcoming for Students with Disabilities

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  • Future UT Students
    • Making the Transition to UT
    • How to Register with D&A
    • Documentation Guidelines
    • Accommodations and Services
    • Housing and Dining Accommodations
    • Placement Exams
    • Resources for Parents
  • Current UT Students
    • How to Register with D&A
    • Accommodations and Services
    • Using Accommodations at UT
    • Using Testing Accommodations
    • Assistive Technology
    • Course Load Reduction and Medical Withdrawal
    • Online Learning
    • Housing and Dining Accommodations
    • Student Volunteer Notetakers
  • Faculty/Staff
    • The Law
    • Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Faculty
    • The Basics: Providing Accommodations
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    • Creating an Accessible Classroom
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Deaf/HH
    • Live Captioning Services
    • Sign Language Interpreter Services
    • Captioning Videos
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    • About Disabilities
      • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
      • Autism
      • Visual Disabilities
      • Brain Injuries
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      • Learning Disabilities (LD)
      • Medical Disabilities
      • Physical Disabilities
      • Psychological Disabilities
      • Temporary Disabilities
    • Outreach Presentations
    • Resource Library
    • Accessibility Champion Awards
    • Scholarships

Future Students

Prospective Students

If you are considering attending The University of Texas at Austin and have a disability, we hope that the information available through the links on this page will be helpful to you.  If you have questions after reviewing the resources on this page please feel free to contact us via email or by calling 512-471-6259.

  • How to register with D&A
  • Documentation Guidelines
  • Transitioning from High School to College
  • Accommodations and Services
  • Prospective Student FAQs
  • Prospective Student Informational Webinar Video

Admitted Students

If you have already been accepted to UT, congratulations! Below is information to help you get you connected with the accommodations you may need while you’re on campus. Please be sure to pay attention to relevant forms, processes, and timelines for each type of accommodation.

Housing and Dining: Learn how to request accommodations in housing and dining.

Orientation Accommodations: Learn how to request accommodations during orientation.

Academics: Learn how to register to receive academic accommodations for classes and exams.

Below is additional information that we encourage students and parents to review before arriving on campus.

  • Transitioning from High School to College
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • The Law
  • Confidentiality
  • Name Usage at D&A
  • Using Accommodations at UT
  • Scholarships
  • D&A Resource Library
  • Resources for Parents

If you have additional questions that are not answered in the resources above, contact us during our Drop In hours.

Want to “meet” some of our amazing students and learn about the cool things they are doing on campus and in the community? Check out their stories here.

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Contact Us

Call: 512-471-6259
Email: access@austin.utexas.edu
Schedule: Drop In/Office Hours

Typical response time is 1-3 business days between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm. Business days do not include weekends or holidays when the university is closed.

Visit our Contact Us page for more info.

NOTE: D&A has recently undergone a website update that may have impacted links on our website. Please email us regarding broken links so we can update them and provide you with the appropriate link.

D&A Online

D&A Student Portal

D&A Instructor Portal

Volunteer Notetaker Sign Up

Course Load Reduction / Medical Withdrawal

For more information please visit the CLR/MW page

Report a Campus Accessibility Barrier

Click here to report an accessibility barrier on campus.

Disability-Related Opportunities

Looking for scholarships, internships, research opportunities specifically for students with disabilities? Check out our list here!

Request A Presentation

Please visit our outreach presentation page and click the link at the bottom to fill out the form.

Connect with the Disability Cultural Center

The DCC supports disability community and education at UT. Learn more about the DCC.

 

 

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Support D&A

Interested in learning more about supporting Disability and Access?

Make a donation or contact:
Heather Miller, Director of Development for Student Affairs, heather.miller@austin.utexas.edu

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  • About
    • Our Services
    • Policies and Procedures
      • The Law
      • Confidentiality
      • Grievance Procedures
      • Maintenance of Records
      • Reactivation of Files
      • Student Rights and Responsibilities
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Contact Us
    • D&A Data
  • Future UT Students
    • Making the Transition to UT
    • How to Register with D&A
    • Documentation Guidelines
    • Accommodations and Services
    • Housing and Dining Accommodations
    • Placement Exams
    • Resources for Parents
  • Current UT Students
    • How to Register with D&A
    • Accommodations and Services
    • Using Accommodations at UT
    • Using Testing Accommodations
    • Assistive Technology
    • Course Load Reduction and Medical Withdrawal
    • Online Learning
    • Housing and Dining Accommodations
    • Student Volunteer Notetakers
  • Faculty/Staff
    • The Law
    • Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Faculty
    • The Basics: Providing Accommodations
    • Working with Students with Disabilities
    • Creating an Accessible Classroom
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Deaf/HH
    • Live Captioning Services
    • Sign Language Interpreter Services
    • Captioning Videos
  • Forms & Documents
  • Education and Resources
    • About Disabilities
      • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
      • Autism
      • Visual Disabilities
      • Brain Injuries
      • Hearing Disabilities
      • Learning Disabilities (LD)
      • Medical Disabilities
      • Physical Disabilities
      • Psychological Disabilities
      • Temporary Disabilities
    • Outreach Presentations
    • Resource Library
    • Accessibility Champion Awards
    • Scholarships