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Announcement News Student Fellow

Student Fellows Open to UT Austin Undergrads; Apply by Sept. 30

Applications are now open for two Student Fellows.

Mytra BerrySeptember 4, 2024

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News Student Fellow

Student Fellow Spotlight: Lily Alvarez

Lily Alvarez: Championing Disability Research and Advocacy

Mytra BerryAugust 15, 2024

SXSW EDU March 3-6, 2025 in bold black font on a yellow/green background.

Events News Research Student Fellow

Vote to Put Disability Research on Stage at SXSW EDU

Our Student Fellows can be in the SXSW spotlight — with your help. Vote for their panel by August 18!

Tracey BradnanAugust 8, 2024

Announcement News Research

Team Spotlight: Ryan Mata, Doctoral Research Affiliate

Meet Ryan Mata, Doctoral Research Affiliate.

Mytra BerryMay 29, 2024

A graphical representation of what disabled college students say about disclosure. It features three circular charts with the following information: 65% disclose to friends, 57.5% disclose to instructors, and 55% disclose to their college. The background is a dark blue, and the charts are depicted with a combination of green and off-white colors. Four green leafs are located at the bottom of image for decoration.

Events News Townhalls

Townhalls Debuted in April; Reducing Ableism is Top Issue

Townhalls launched in April with stakeholder surveys, a panel discussion, and a dive into early disability research findings.

Mytra BerryMay 23, 2024

Announcement Faculty Cadre News Stephanie W. Cawthon Student Fellow

Team Accolades: Spring 2024

A celebration of the impact and accomplishment of our Student Fellows, Faculty Cadre, and Leadership Team.

Tracey BradnanMay 16, 2024

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News Research Stephanie W. Cawthon

Cawthon Presents Disability Research at Children’s Hospital Colorado

Dr. Cawthon will present at Children's Hospital on disability research and student-centered approach.

Tracey BradnanMay 13, 2024

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Announcement News

Meet Our New Digital Marketing Manager, Mytra Berry

Mytra, a Houston, Texas native, joins us with extensive experience in marketing, strategic planning, and user engagement.

Mytra BerryMay 8, 2024

Announcement News

Collaborative Development of a Logic Model [Guest Post]

A logic model was developed to track progress and ensure everyone understands the project's goals and how their work contributes to its success.

Tracey BradnanApril 17, 2024

Events News Research Stephanie W. Cawthon

Including People With Lived Experience in Research

Dr. Stephanie Cawthon argues that including people with disabilities in research is key to achieving authentic and culturally relevant research.

Tracey BradnanApril 11, 2024

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