UT-Disability and Access

Today, we're highlighting Josh Carra, an access coordinator at D&A. 🤘

Josh loves working with students. As someone with dyslexia and a younger brother on the spectrum, he values helping students access the support they need to succeed.

Outside of work, Josh enjoys running, reading and drawing. His dream trip is Istanbul, and his favorite book, album and movie are East of Eden, Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes and The Princess Bride.

Disability and Access is ready to help. Visit disability.utexas.edu to learn more.

Meet Zariah Preston, LMSW, a senior access coordinator at D&A. 🤘 New Longhorns might meet her when reaching out for accommodations.

Zariah loves the problem-solving side of her job. She works to eliminate barriers, support students in accessing their education and collaborate with campus partners to make accessibility happen. She is proud of how hard and collaboratively Disability and Access team members work to serve a large volume of students with a wide range of needs.

Outside of work, Zariah enjoys golfing with her husband, spending time with family and friends, hanging out with her puppy Storm, working out and serving in her community. Her dream trip is an extended vacation through Europe, though she will never turn down a tropical beach.

Disability and Access is ready to help. Visit disability.utexas.edu to learn more.

This summer, we're introducing some of the people new Longhorns might meet when they reach out for accommodations.. 🤘 First up: Sameera Nath, MA!

As an access coordinator, Sameera works with students to help them navigate disability-related accommodations and support at UT Austin. She is proud to be part of a team dedicated to helping Longhorns succeed.

Outside of work, Sameera enjoys hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, and going for walks. Her dream trip is Costa Rica for the rainforest and wildlife.

Disability and Access is ready to help. Visit https://disability.utexas.edu/ to learn more.

Announcing our Spring 2026 Accessibility Champions! 🧡

Nominated by disabled students, faculty and staff, these individuals have shown outstanding commitment to creating an accessible UT. Their work helps ensure everyone can fully participate in campus life.

Join us in celebrating our Champions’ contributions to our community!

Do you have a psychological disability? D&A provides accommodations including testing accommodations, flexible attendance, extended deadlines and note-taking support. Swipe to learn more, and check out the documentation guidelines: https://disability.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Psych.Guidelines-8-2024.pdf.

Updates to Disability and Access Hours

Thursday, May 7: Closed 12-5 p.m.
Monday, May 11: Closed 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
May 18–22: Remote services only

Need assistance? Call 512-471-6259 or email [email protected].

Heading to the Forty Acres this fall? Don’t forget to register for accommodations!

You can start the process as soon as you accept your admission to UT. Swipe to learn how to register — it’s a quick process once you have everything ready, and the D&A team is here to help you every step of the way.

Learn more: https://disability.utexas.edu/how-to-register/.

Visual disabilities affect how you access visual information in academic settings. D&A provides accommodations including alternative text formats, assistive technology, accessible course materials and testing accommodations for students who are blind, have low vision or experience other visual disabilities. Documentation is required to confirm eligibility. Learn more: https://disability.utexas.edu/visual-disabilities/

Managing a physical or medical disability in college can be challenging — you don’t have to do it alone. D&A offers accommodations like flexible attendance, testing support and notetaking to help you succeed. Documentation is required. Learn more: https://disability.utexas.edu/physical-or-medical/.

DEADLINE EXTENSION: Apply by April 30 for the Eric M. Suhl, Lois Ford LaBauve and Karen Wolffe & Terry Hirsh Scholarships.

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