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Brownsville - BMSLC 1.107
Ph. 956-882-7374, Fax 956-882-7861

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Ph. 956-665-7005, Fax 956-665-3840


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Accessibility Awareness Month

Join us in celebrating and promoting accessibility at UTRGV.

2021 Events

For Students

For Faculty and Staff

 

6th Annual UTRGV Accessibility Achievement Award Ceremony

Location: Online link

Description:

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: 

Location : Online Link in Description 

Description :

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

Location : Online Link in Description

Description :

“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:

Student Interview 1 link

 


For more information or accommodations, please contact Student Accessibility Services in Edinburg (956) 665-7005 or Brownsville (956) 882-7372 or ability@utrgv.edu.
Accessibility Awareness Month is sponsored by Student Accessibility Services.
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