UTRGV Accessibility Achievement Award

The Accessibility Achievement Award is an annual celebration of individuals who support and contribute to access for students with disabilities at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Student Accessibility Services alone does not make the university accessible to students. We rely on every member of the multi-campus community.

The 5th Annual Accessibility Achievement Awards Ceremony

Please join Student Accessibility Services in honoring nominees and award recipients.

If you have any questions, please contact SAS at ability@utrgv.edu, Brownsville BMSLC 1.107, 956-882-7374 Edinburg EUCTR 108, 956-665-7005 .

Previous Recipients (2019)

Accessibility Achievement Awards:
Juan Carlos Muñoz, Manager of Ticket Sales & Service Athletics
Dr. Jing Zhang, Assistant Professor, School of Art

Student Belonging Awards:
Dr. Kim Nguyen-Finn, Lecturer I, Rehab Services & Counseling
Cesar Eddie Quintanilla, Health Education Coordinator III, Student Health Services
Dr. MD Saydur Rahman, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences

Special Recognition for Contributions to Accessibility:
Dr. Boris Ermolinsky, Lecturer I, Biology
Josefina Stoleson, Instructional Development Designer II, Center for Online Learning & Teaching Technology

2019 Accessibility Award Nominees:
Dr. George Atisa, Assistant Professor, Public Affairs & Security Studies
Mary Lou Canales, Instructional Technology Support Specialist, Center for Online Learning & Teaching Technology
Dr. Boris Ermolinsky, Lecturer I, Biology
Dr. Michael Espinoza, Part-Time Lecturer, Political Science
Dr. Teresa Feria, Associate Professor, Biology
Sonio David García, Lecturer I, Health & Human Performance
Angie Gonzalez, Associate Director Graduate Studies, Graduate College
Dr. Noreen Graf, Professor, Rehab Services & Counseling
Dr. Saara Grizzell, Assistant Professor, Rehab Services & Counseling
Dr. Dongchul Kim, Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Dr. Irmo Marini, Professor, Rehab Services & Counseling
Lizette Y. McNain, Student Development Specialist, College Access Outreach Programs
Dr. Hiram Moya, Associate Professor, Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering
Juan Carlos Muñoz, Manager of Ticket Sales & Service, Athletics
Shay Nelson, Program Specialist, Masters of Business Administration Program
Dr. Kim L. Nguyen-Finn, Lecturer I, Rehab Services & Counseling
Cesar Eddie Quintanilla, Health Education Coordinator III, Student Health Services
Dr. MD Saydur Rahman, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Environmental, & Marine Sciences
Adriana Ramirez, Administrative Assistant I, Math & Science Academy
Dr. Mary Rocha, Lecturer I, Rehab Services & Counseling
Topacio Santivañez, Lecturer I, Writing & Language Studies
Josefina Stoleson, Instructional Development Designer II, Center for Online Learning & Teaching Technology
Dr. Veronica Umeasiegbu, Assistant Professor, Rehab Services & Counseling
Dr. Jing Zhang, Assistant Professor, Art