The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a school that helps students facing different challenges and disabilities in Austin, Texas. UT Austin's Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office is the central place for supporting students with disabilities. This office ensures that students with disabilities have the same opportunities for education, including online courses.
The university is ready to offer help, like alternative text, adaptive testing, assistive technologies, and support from sign language interpreters or CART services. UT understands that while online classes can be flexible, there are specific things to consider for students with disabilities.
UT Austin encourages students, teachers, and the SSD office to talk openly with each other. This helps ensure that each student's needs are cared for and makes online learning a supportive experience. The university also provides different ways to get financial help, like grants, loans, student jobs, and scholarships.
For online UT students to get help from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) department, they need to fill out a form called Request for UEX Accommodations and give it to a disabilities services coordinator. Students also need to share the correct medical information to confirm their disability. This helps the SSD provide the right help based on each student's needs.
Detailed information:
- Founded: 1883
- Address: 2515 Speedway, Austin, TX 78712, United States
- Phone: +1 512-471-3434
- Website: https://www.utexas.edu/
- Tuition and Fees: $11,752 (1 term) - $40,996 (1 year)
