Welcome to Services for Students with Disabilities!

At SSD, we determine eligibility and help implement reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities at the University of Texas at Austin. More general resources for the UT community may be found on UT's Disability Resource page.

Student using a text enlarger SSD is housed in the Office of the Dean of Students, located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building. Information on how to register, downloadable forms, including guidelines for documentation, accommodation request letters, and releases of information are available online. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (512) 471-6259, VP: (512) 232-2937 or via e-mail if you have any questions. We look forward to making your experience at the university more accessible!

Mission Statement

Based in the philosophy that all students should be assured equal access and opportunity, Services for Students with Disabilities works to eliminate physical, instructional and attitudinal barriers by providing reasonable accommodations and fostering awareness within the University community.

SSD Phone Number:
(512) 471-6259

Video Phone:
1-866-327-8877, then (512) 232-2937

SSD honors Faculty and Staff who help Students with disabilities.

Become an Insider: read the Spring 08 SSD newsletter! (PDF)

Learn more about the experience of students with disabilities at college by watching these online videos filmed at the University of Michigan.

Get the details on Summer 2008 Walk-In Hours for SSD.