Events
Join us in celebrating and promoting accessibility at UTRGV.
2021 Events
For Students
For Faculty and Staff
6th Annual UTRGV Accessibility Achievement Award Ceremony
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The 6th Annual Accessibility Achievement Award ceremony
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.
Award ceremony: November 9, 2021
Podcast:
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WELCOME TO OUR PODCAST
Hi, my name is Laura Castillo, Assistant Director for Student Accessibility Services also known as SAS. I wanted to share who SAS is and identify our mission statement. Student Accessibility Services exist to facilitate students equal access to university programs and services. It also promotes student learning and development and foster independence and self advocacy, and also to provide leadership to the campus on disability issues. Going back to the first statement, students' equal access to university programs and services is conducted through our access coordinators as a approve accommodations for the academic setting, promoting student learning and development, fostering independence and self advocacy is seen through our Student Accessibility Mentoring Services, also known as SAMs. And lastly, provide leadership to the campus on disability issues is by promoting awareness through professional development for faculty, staff and even student organizations. We have three SAS podcasts covering different discussions to include: Feedback on Transitioning from High School to College, An Introduction of SAS Services through the perspective of student workers, and lastly, an overview of assistive technology. We hope these podcasts bring value in understanding SAS services. Thank you.
- Transitioning from High School to College
- An introduction of SAS services thru the perspective of student workers
- An Overview of Assistive Technology
“In Our Shoes” Student Interviews
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“In Our Shoes” Student Interviews
Students with disabilities describe their academic life and provide faculty with valuable insight on working with SAS and themselves. Follow the links below: