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Hello, I am Morgan Baumel, a junior mechanical engineer on a team that is currently working on an accessibility device for blind/visually-impaired students to help them better navigate classrooms.

I would love the opportunity to ask someone who would actually use the device a few questions about how to make it more useful for them.

If this interests you, please reach out to me at meb5757@my.utexas.edu.

Thank you!

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One of our current prototypes for an armrest storage accessory!

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Invitation to Participate in User Testing of Assistive Wheelchair Prototype

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Invitation to Participate in User Testing of Assistive Wheelchair Prototype

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Hello! I am Juan Hernandez, and I am a part of a student project team that is working on wheelchair armrest design that would provide users with an easily accessible compartment to store personal items.

Currently, my team has created an initial prototype, and we are looking to perform user testing to get user feedback on our design. This feedback would help us improve our design so it properly addresses user needs.

If you are interested in participating in user testing or have any questions about our project, feel free to reach out. We would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you!

Best,

Juan Hernandez

Email: juanhernandez@utexas.edu

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Share Your Campus Accessibility Experience – Survey

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Share Your Campus Accessibility Experience – Survey

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Hi everyone,

👉 https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0PKHZgaumWH56zY

We’re conducting a short survey to better understand mobility and accessibility experiences on the UT Austin campus. Our goal is to learn more about the challenges students may face when navigating campus and to identify opportunities to improve accessibility and reporting systems.

Whether you experience accessibility barriers regularly, occasionally, or not at all, your input is valuable. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete and is completely anonymous.

If you’re interested in sharing more about your experience, you’ll also have the option to leave your email for a follow-up interview.

If you have any questions or would like to share a specific experience that could help improve navigation and campus accessibility, please feel free to reach out to us directly at stephanie_wang_yh@utexas.edu.

Your feedback will help inform future improvements and ensure that campus spaces are more accessible for everyone. Thank you for your time and support!

Best,

Stephanie

stephanie_wang_yh@utexas.edu

Hack the CampUS

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

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The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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Seeking Interview Participants: Using Mobility Aids & Carrying Items (Sept. 29 - Oct. 9)

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Seeking Interview Participants: Using Mobility Aids & Carrying Items (Sept. 29 - Oct. 9)

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Hello! My name is Juan Hernandez, and I’m part of Longhorn Design Lab, a UT student organization focused on creating solutions for challenges within the UT community.

My team is currently working on a project aimed at making it easier for individuals who use mobility aids (such as wheelchairs, walkers, or canes) to carry and transport personal items.

We’re looking to conduct interviews with people who use mobility aids to gain insight into their experiences and challenges with carrying items. These conversations will help guide our design to ensure it truly meets user needs.

Interviews will take place between Sept. 29 and Oct. 9, and we’re happy to schedule a time that works best for you.

If you’re interested in participating or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d greatly appreciate your input. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Best,

Juan Hernandez

email: juanhernandez@utexas.edu

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Invitation to be interviewed on accessibility of public spaces (by end of September)

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Invitation to be interviewed on accessibility of public spaces (by end of September)

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My name is Ella and I am writing an honors thesis on potential solutions to inaccessible spaces that are marked as accessible. As a part of this project, I would like to interview wheelchair users in order to understand their experience and inform the direction my thesis goes.

I am flexible on timing and can do interviews over zoom. The only constraints I have are the interviews need to be recorded and completed by the end of September.

If you are interested, or know anyone who would be, please reach out. I thank y'all for your time!

Best,

Ella Gault

email: edg2286@my.utexas.edu

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Invitation to Participate in Accessibility UX Study (due date: Sept 15, 2025)

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Invitation to Participate in Accessibility UX Study (due date: Sept 15, 2025)

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I am currently taking an accessibility-focused UX course at UT. I want to reach out to see if anyone here might be open to helping with a small study for my class project.

The study involves purchasing an item on Amazon (under $30, which I will cover) and then picking it up at the UT Amazon pickup spot. I would observe and record how you interact with the kiosk during the process. Your insights would be very valuable in helping me understand accessibility challenges and improve design solutions.

If you are interested, I’d be happy to work around your schedule and answer any questions you may have. Please let me know if this is something you’d be comfortable participating in.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
Linda

my email: cl54428@eid.utexas.edu

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Hi,

My name is Megan Ramos, and I’m a senior at UT Austin majoring in Urban Studies and Sustainability Studies. For my senior thesis, I’m researching how mobility and universal design practices impact blind and visually impaired individuals on our campus.

I'm currently looking to speak with UT students who are blind or visually impaired to better understand your experiences navigating the Forty Acres—what works, what doesn’t, and how things could be improved. These conversations may include informal interviews or walking routes together (totally up to your comfort level).

While I’m unable to offer paid compensation, your insight would play a vital role in helping me advocate for more inclusive and accessible spaces at UT.

If you're open to sharing your perspective or have questions, feel free to contact me at meganramos@utexas.edu. I’d be so grateful to hear from you!

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National Organization on Disability Virtual Career Fair

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National Organization on Disability Virtual Career Fair

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Thursday, April 17:
10 AM-1 PM ET
9 AM-12 PM CT
8 AM-11 AM MT
7 AM-10 AM PT

This virtual career fair, hosted by the National Organization on Disability, is a unique opportunity to  expand your network while learning more about internships, apprenticeships/programs, and full/part-time jobs for all majors and industries.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

Network with Industry Leaders: Meet with hiring managers and recruiters from well-known companies prioritizing disability inclusion, accessibility, and equitable hiring.

Explore Job Opportunities: Discover roles across various fields.

Tailor Your Career Goals: Find opportunities that fit your skills, experience, and professional aspirations.

Connect with Like-Minded Companies: Meet with companies dedicated to creating workplaces that are welcoming for all employees.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Current Students at the undergrad, graduate, and doctorate levels.

Recent Grads a few years out of school.

Any Individual who has had a 504, IEP, and/or school accommodations anytime of your education.

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Eligible participants: Current Deaf and Hard of Hearing college students

Compensation: Entered into raffle for $20 Amazon gift card

Please contact Aljawharah Aljunaydil by email at
aaljunaydil@gwmail.gwu.edu for additional information.

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Integrate is recruiting an autistic and/or neurodivergent candidate for a full-time, in-person opportunity with one of the largest banks in America, starting in August 2025.

The Technology Development Program Analyst will rotate within the Technology department to work on software development that empowers users with secure, stable and efficient technology solutions through innovative engineering.

Integrate works with employers to help them identify, recruit and retain qualified professionals on the autism spectrum for their specific hiring needs.

Locations: Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Birmingham, AL, or Dallas TX

Application deadline: The priority deadline to apply is Friday February 14th. The final deadline is Friday February 28th.

Submit your resume here: https://www.integrateadvisors.org/current-openings/?jobcode=1198

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Current Openings / Submit Resume | Integrate Advisors

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Market Data Services Analyst Internship Fortune 500 Financial Services Company Application and Systems Development Internship Fortune 500 Financial Services ...

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Hello, I am Yotam, I have albinism and am visually impaired. I am a computer science PhD candidate currently at The University of Texas at Austin, and my research topic is accessibility.

We are recruiting participants with low vision for a remote research study exploring the effectiveness of new video magnification and highlighting tools for online learning.

The study will involve participating in a single remote interview via Zoom that takes 1.5 hours. You will receive $30 via Venmo or PayPal for the completion of the study.

To participate, you must:

Be 18 years of age or older

Have a visual impairment but be able to use residual vision to read

Be able to participate in a remote Zoom interview

In the study, you will be asked questions about your prior experience learning using online videos, then you will use and evaluate existing video watching tools and new accessible video watching tools we developed. You will then be asked a few post task questions about your experience.

This study has been approved by The University of Texas at Austin Institutional Review Board.

If you would like to participate or if you have any questions about the study, please reach out to me at yotam@utexas.edu.

Thank you for your consideration!

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My name is Ariel Chasen, a graduate researcher at UT Austin, and I am conducting an IRB-approved research study on accessibility in ecological field environments. I am interested in recruiting participants that are over the age of 18, and who either identify as having a disability or have experience with disability (i.e., temporarily disabled, caretaker of disabled individuals, etc.). During this study you will complete surveys and focus groups, and will be asked to complete fieldwork activities such as specimen collection or plant identification while discussing disability-related topics at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. All ability levels are welcome and wanted and we will work with you to ensure your participation in the activities. These focus groups will be audio recorded. Participation is voluntary, and you can skip questions or end your involvement in the focus group at any time. All identifying information will be removed from the transcript, and pseudonyms will be used in the final report. By participating in this study, you will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

Your participation in this study includes 2 components

1. If you are interested in participating, please sign up for a time slot using the following link: https://calendly.com/achasen/inclusive-ecology-study

After you sign up for a spot you will receive additional information and instructions including consent forms, an initial survey, and materials to prepare for your field session.

2. Participate in a focus group that will last approximately two hours at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. You will schedule a time to participate in this focus group using the link above.

Please feel free to contact me (achasen@utexas.edu) or Dr. Sean Griffin (sgriffin@wildflower.org)

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Ariel

Ariel Chasen Ph.D. Candidate in STEM Education

M.A student in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior

The University of Texas at Austin

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The purpose of the study is to learn more about the factors that make it more difficult or easier for college students with sensory and physical impairments to access and participate in exercise in on-campus settings like campus recreation centers, intramural or club sports, etc. We also want to learn about what experiences of trying to participate in these settings are like for college students with sensory and physical impairments.

Participants should be:

• adults aged 18 or older

• enrolled as an undergraduate, graduate, or non-degree seeking student at college or university

• willing and able to complete a screen reader-accessible online survey • persons with a sensory impairment (e.g., visual impairment, blindness, deaf-blindness, deafness, or hard of hearing)

OR

• persons with a physical impairment (e.g., cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, limb difference, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, spinal cord injury, etc.)

All who wish to may enter their email addresses to be entered in a drawing for either one of FIVE checks for $50 by mail, please email nicole.kirk@uga.edu with the subject line “DRC survey drawing.”

To apply, click on this link!

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Are you a computing student with a disability? Looking for an internship? Want to connect with peers and mentors with disabilities? AccessComputing might be able to help you with that.

AccessComputing, a National Science Foundation-funded Broadening Participation in Computing (BPC) Alliance, provides mentoring and some limited funding for career development activities for students with disabilities in computing-related fields. There are opportunities such as mentoring, conferences, and research internships!

Who is eligible for this?

Participants should be at least 18 years old.

At AccessComputing does NOT require participants to be registered or to provide medical documentation. They do require a self-report from you, discussing your disability and how it creates barriers for you.

Participants should be attending a US institution of higher education and studying in a computing-related field in one or more of the following degrees: Associates, Bachelors, Masters or a PhD.

If you're an international student, you must hold a F1 Visa and meet all criteria

When can you apply?

There are no deadlines! They accept applications at any time.

For more information, please visit the AccessComputing website and look for the student team member application!

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Scholarship Program for Visually Impaired Students

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Scholarship Program for Visually Impaired Students

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To be eligible for an AGJF Scholarship an applicant must:

· Be a current graduating visually impaired high school senior or current college student.

· Plan to attend an accredited institution within the United States.

· Show leadership potential.

· Demonstrate a dedication to your education.

· Present a doctor’s certification as evidence of visual impairment.

· Must be present to accept the award at the Annual AGJF Scholarship Gala.

Application details and additional information can be found on their website!

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Future Leaders in Brain Injury Conference

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Future Leaders in Brain Injury Conference

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Future Leaders in Brain Injury is a free one-day virtual conference that provides opportunities for learners of all levels – from undergraduate to clinical students – to explore a variety of medical specialties and career paths focused on advancing the field of Brain Injury. Participants will hear from professionals in medicine, neuroscience, and rehabilitation specialties about their work and how the field of brain injury is growing. They will also engage in structured opportunities to network with professionals who can support them in achieving their career aspirations.

This conference will be on Saturday, April 20th from 12 pm to 5:30 pm EST/

9 am to 2:30 pm PST on Zoom.

Register here!

Participants who take both the pre-and post-conference surveys will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of AirPods Pro.

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The 2024 AAPD Fall Internship Program Application is now open! AAPD’s Internship Program places students and recent graduates with disabilities in paid internships. Interns build leadership skills, explore career opportunities, and connect with the disability community.

The 2024 AAPD Fall Internship Program will be fully virtual. Ten interns will be selected to complete remote internships at placement sites. Interns will work part-time for 15 hours a week, and be paid $18/hour. The program will run for 14 weeks from September 3 to December 6, 2024.

If you're ready to apply, click this link!

If you want more information, join the Zoom info session on March 4th at 3 pm (Central Time)!

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The Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide sustainable surgical and post-surgical care to children born with cleft lip and cleft palate both in Central Texas and Latin America.

In the following months, the Austin Plastic Surgery Foundation is holding various volunteer opportunities! If you are interested, make sure you click on this link!

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Faculty members from Texas A&M University are leading a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study about transit use. For this study, they are reaching out to students, faculty, and staff who take the bus at least once a week, to learn about how transit is being used for various purposes. Participants will receive an incentive (up to $30) for their participation.

For more information, visit the official NIH website.

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ACT LEND: 2024-2025 ACT LEND Applications Are Now Live!

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ACT LEND: 2024-2025 ACT LEND Applications Are Now Live!

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Calling all graduate students, self-advocates, and family members interested in working with neurodevelopment and related disabilities! The [ACT] LEND is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year. These programs allow you to engage in hands-on experiences in clinics or community-based settings, gain credit through coursework and seminars, and participate in mentorships, with a possible stipend! The deadline for applications is March 1st, 2024-- so don't hesitate, apply now!

For more information about ACT LEND, please visit: https://disabilitystudies.utexas.edu/act-lend

For more information about the application, please refer to: http://tinyurl.com/applyactlend

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Texas Partners in Policymaking: Applications Are Open!

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Texas Partners in Policymaking: Applications Are Open!

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Calling on disability advocates! Are you ready to be a catalyst for policy change and shape the future of Texas communities? We are happy to announce that Texas Partners in Policymaking (Partners) is now accepting applications for its 2024-2025 class. Partners is the premier training program for disability advocates in Texas. Organized by the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD), it teaches adults with developmental disabilities (DD) and family members of people with DD to become effective advocates for policy change. Unlock your potential, build influential partnerships, and champion policy evolution for Texans with DD.

Apply online today!

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The Emma Freeman College Scholarship Fund 

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The Emma Freeman College Scholarship Fund 

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The Emma Freeman College Scholarship Fund was established through the San Antonio Lighthouse in 1970 to afford students who are blind/visually impaired the opportunity to obtain a college education.

Scholarships are awarded annually in the spring and applicable to one year or two semesters.

Learn more: https://vibrantworks.org/children-youth/

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The Emerge Fellowship is officially recruiting our next cohort of Fellows, will you apply? Made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation, this support will allow the Longmore Institute to award $10,000 stipends to 10 emerging Disability Studies scholar-activists looking to build connections in a cohort of like minded peers with a shared pursuit of social change. This five-week, hybrid participation summer workshop will cultivate relationships among the next generation of Disability Studies leaders, further diversify the conversation, and promote more scholar-activism in the field. We would greatly appreciate your help spreading the word to make sure that everyone who may be a prospective candidate for this opportunity has access to the application materials. Applications open until January 5, 2024, 12pm PT.

Learn more here: https://longmoreinstitute.sfsu.edu/news/call-applications-emerge-summer-2024-hybrid-disability-studies-workshop-disabled-activists

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National Deaf Center: 2023-2024 Deaf Student Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Survey

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National Deaf Center: 2023-2024 Deaf Student Postsecondary Access and Inclusion Survey

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Attention Deaf College Students!

We bet you face frustrations as a deaf college student on campus. Lack of access. Not enough inclusion. These are common issues but each experience is different, and these experiences matter to us. Share your experience and tell us about your school. You will be able to help improve the college experience for other deaf students!

If you’re a deaf student currently taking classes at any kind of college, take this survey today and help improve college access! This survey should only take 15 minutes to complete.

Take the Survey Now!

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2024 Disability:IN NextGen Leadership Program

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2024 Disability:IN NextGen Leadership Program

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Disability:IN NextGen Leaders are college students and recent graduates with disabilities. Students are matched one-on-one with mentors from Disability:IN Corporate Partners across all industries like Google, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, Boeing, and Pfizer.

Learn more on the Disability:IN website: https://disabilityin.org/what-we-do/nextgen-leadership-program/

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NextGen Leadership Program - Disability:IN

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NextGen Leaders are college students and recent graduates with disabilities who have demonstrated talent in the STEM, finance, and business fields.

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DREAM/NCCSD Announce Disability History Game Night and DREAM Author Talks!

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DREAM/NCCSD Announce Disability History Game Night and DREAM Author Talks!

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Register to attend at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/697J6JB

All events are free, virtual, and open to the public!

DISABILITY HISTORY GAME NIGHT – November 9 at 6:30 Eastern

Join us for the Disability History Game Night, co-sponsored by Easter Seals Massachusetts. Desiree Forte and Stephanie Polito will teach about disability history, while also providing some lighthearted fun!

Disability Author Talks: Disability, Empowerment, and Change

EMILY LADAU – November 16 at 7:30 Eastern

Emily Ladau is a disability rights activist and author of Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally.  She is also the Editor in Chief of the Rooted in Rights blog, dedicated to amplifying authentic narratives of the intersectional disability experience.

JULIE AVRIL MINICH – December 7 at 7:30 Eastern

Julie Avril Minich is an Associate Professor of English and Mexican American & Latina/o Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.  She is the author of Radical Health: Unwellness, Care, and Latinx

Expressive Culture and co-editor of Crip Genealogies. She was the winner of the 2013-2014 MLA Prize in U.S. Latina and Latino and Chicana and Chicano Literary and Cultural Studies.

A link to registration is available at the DREAM website: https://www.dreamcollegedisability.org/dream-events-and-activities.html

ASL interpreters and captioning are provided.  If you have any questions or need other assistance to fully participate in these events, contact the NCCSD at NCCSD@dream.org.

The NCCSD and DREAM are funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration (P116D210002).  Additional support is provided by the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) and Easterseals of Massachusetts.

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The Emerge Fellowship is launching the application portal for next year - do you know someone who should apply? The Emerge initiative awards a cohort of 10 selected emerging Disability Studies scholar-activists with $10,000 stipends and offers a five week, hybrid participation summer workshop focused on building connections, promoting innovative work in the field, and cultivating the next generation of leaders. If you or someone you know may be interested in submitting an application for the 2024 cohort, we’re excited to dive into another year of the program!

View a snapshot of the 2023 cohort here

Click here for more details about the Call for Submissions and enter your email here if you’d like to be notified when the application portal opens

We will host a public Info Session for interested applicants on Wednesday, November 15 from 12-1pm PT. Click here for the webinar link.

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respect ability The National Leadership Program

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respect ability The National Leadership Program

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The National Leadership Program trains leaders who are committed to disability issues and plan to go into careers in public policy, advocacy, communications, diversity, equity and inclusion, fundraising, nonprofit management or faith-based inclusion. The program enables participants to gain skills and contacts while making a positive difference for people with disabilities.

We are seeking creative, results-driven individuals who want to achieve breakthrough results while receiving practical experience. The Fellowship is for juniors and seniors in college, graduate students, as well as graduates and those in the early stages of their careers. It also is for people with disabilities who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and currently are seeking new opportunities.

The National Leadership Program includes two cohorts of Fellows – fall and spring. The program is entirely virtual, and Fellows can participate from anywhere in the United States. The priority deadline for Spring 2024 is November 13. If space remains available, the final deadline is December 8.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.respectability.org/fellowship/

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Invitation to Participate in Study of Autistic College Students

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Invitation to Participate in Study of Autistic College Students

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A team of researchers is conducting a study on the experiences of autistic undergraduate college students in the United States and how they view college success. Your participation could help researchers clarify what really matters for autistic students, understand these students’ college experiences, highlight their achievements, and identify ways postsecondary institutions can support their success.

To assess your eligibility and begin the survey, please use this link. You could also copy/paste the following URL into your web browser: https://bit.ly/3EzGiVu

ELIGIBILITY & COMPENSATION: Students are likely eligible to participate if they are at least 18 years old, enrolled in an undergraduate program at a U.S. college or university, and identify as autistic (with either a formal or self-diagnosis). Participation in the study is entirely voluntary. Eligible participants who complete the online survey (roughly 30 minutes) will receive a $25 gift card following study completion. Participants will also be asked to indicate their interest in participating in an interview or photo elicitation activity later this year. If selected by researchers, students who complete those activities would become eligible for an additional $25 gift card.

Regardless of your eligibility or interest in participating personally, we encourage you to share this information with other autistic undergraduate students in the United States who might be eligible to participate.

For any questions you may contact our team at CED.PEACES@msu.edu

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UT Student Government are seeking students interested in serving on the UT System Board of Regents and/or the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).

We believe that students across campus are best represented when the leaders at the very top reflect the student body and the diverse groups, identities, and perspectives on campus. We would really appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your larger membership and encourage them—and others—to apply! These positions are great opportunities for advocacy, leadership development, skill building, and making connections beyond the 40 Acres!

More information regarding both Boards, including the applications, can be found here: https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/doscentral/thecbstudentregent.php

Submissions are due Friday, November 3rd at 12:00 PM. If you have any questions regarding the application and selection process, please do not hesitate to contact Marcus Mayes at  mayes@austin.utexas.edu. If you have any general questions regarding Student Government, feel free to contact our Administrative Director Adrian Tristán at adrian.tristan@utexas.edu or our Instagram at @ut_sg.

We look forward to answering any questions you may have and are always here if you need assistance with any of your initiatives!

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Call for Participants: CapMetro for People with Visual Disabilities

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Call for Participants: CapMetro for People with Visual Disabilities

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A team of researchers at the School of Information is conducting an assessment of the CapMetro public transit service to understand if it is usable and accessible for people with blindness and low vision.

We would like to schedule brief interviews with participants to gain valuable insights into the accessibility practices in this context. Your participation is highly valued in understanding the barriers involved in accessing public transit.

To assess your eligibility and convey contact preferences, kindly fill out the attached Google Form with people with visual disabilities or caregivers who can help us understand these obstacles.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/N7G3NkSGu75o2qQ47

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Invitation to Fill Out Survey for Autistic Adults Regarding Sexual Health Education

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Invitation to Fill Out Survey for Autistic Adults Regarding Sexual Health Education

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The University of Alaska Anchorage Center for Human Development is looking for autistic adults who are their own guardians to complete a survey about sexual health education. The purpose of the survey is to understand what education and support autistic adults think are important to have romantic relationships. This information will help us develop training.

If you are an autistic adult and willing to participate, please click the link to complete the survey. Participation is voluntary and we will not know your name.

Link to survey - https://uaa.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cSngv4XacO48uF0

If you have questions please contact Curtis Smith: csmith1@alaska.edu

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Invitation to Participate in Study of Autistic College Students

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Invitation to Participate in Study of Autistic College Students

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A team of researchers is conducting a study on the experiences of autistic undergraduate college students in the United States. Please see the message below from the research team, which provides more study details if you are interested in participating in this research.

Message from the PEACES Project research team:

We invite you to participate in a study regarding the experiences of autistic college students and how they view college success. Your participation could help researchers clarify what really matters for autistic students, understand these students’ college experiences, highlight their achievements, and identify ways postsecondary institutions can support their success.

To assess your eligibility and begin the survey, please use this link. You could also copy/paste the following URL into your web browser: https://bit.ly/3EzGiVu

ELIGIBILITY & COMPENSATION: Students are likely eligible to participate if they are at least 18 years old, enrolled in an undergraduate program at a U.S. college or university, and identify as autistic (with either a formal or self-diagnosis). Participation in the study is entirely voluntary. Eligible participants who complete the online survey (roughly 30 minutes) will receive a $25 gift card following study completion. Participants will also be asked to indicate their interest in participating in an interview or photo elicitation activity later this year. If selected by researchers, students who complete those activities would become eligible for an additional $25 gift card.

Regardless of your eligibility or interest in participating personally, we encourage you to share this information with other autistic undergraduate students in the United States who might be eligible to participate.

For any questions you may contact our team at CED.PEACES@msu.edu

Thank you for your time and efforts to support the PEACES Project!

Drs. Bradley E. Cox and Brett Ranon Nachman

Principal Investigators for the PEACES Project

Michigan State University | University of Arkansas | College Autism Network

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Call for Participants: AI Chatbots and Autistic Student Writing

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Call for participants: AI Chatbots and Autistic Student Writing

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Call for participants: AI Chatbots and Autistic Student Writing

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The purpose of this study is to identify possible benefits that AI chatbots can serve in autistic university students' writing processes. Please consider participating if you are a student at UT Austin, self-identify as autistic, and write regularly in your academic life. Participation will include filling out eligibility and consent forms, completing two monitored writing sessions that are approximately 1 hour each, and attending two one-on-one interviews following each session that are approximately 30 minutes each. For more information, please contact Noor Iqbal at nooriqbal@utexas.edu.

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#NDatUT Neurodiversity Social: Halloween Hangout flyer. Background is a haunted house at night, featuring bats, jack-o-lanterns, spiders, and a cat

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#NDatUT Neurodiversity Social: Halloween Hangout

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#NDatUT Neurodiversity Social: Halloween Hangout

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Tuesday, October 24 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Jester West Den

Mark your calendars for the next #NDatUT Neurodiversity Social! Stop by and bring your friends to this Halloween Hangout including candy, pizza, crafts, and games! Costumes welcome, expect treats but not tricks (no jump-scares/gore, good vibes only). This come-and-go social event is open to students who identify as neurodivergent and their friends (no diagnosis required).

RSVP requested, not required.

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Learn how National Security Agency supports employees with disabilities

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Learn how National Security Agency supports employees with disabilities

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Join us at 3pm EDT, Wednesday, Oct. 18, as National Security Agency (NSA)'s Amy, Billy, Rex and Joe share how the agency has provided them with things like voice-activated software, a trackball mouse or a parking spot close to their workplace. All of our webinar panelists also belong to the People with Disabilities Employee Resource Group, which serves as a sounding board and supportive space that fosters community-building. The group also advocates for more accessible software, tools and spaces.

Register now for “Equal Access: NSA Careers for People with Disabilities” to find out more.

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NEXT CONNECTS: a NEXT for AUTISM Strategic Initiative

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NEXT CONNECTS is a bi-directional mentorship initiative developed by NEXT for AUTISM. The goal is to support young autistic adults entering the workforce while fostering improved acceptance and inclusion within businesses.

NEXT will match professionals who have established careers with autistic college students who will soon be seeking entry into the workforce. Mentors will provide support as well as collaboratively set personalized mentoring goals, promote career advancement opportunities, engage in knowledge transfer, and expand neuro-inclusive practices in the workplace.

Interested in being a part of the NEXT CONNECTS pilot group? Visit the NEXT for AUTISM webpage.

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The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) 2024 Summer Internship Application is Open Now!

Deadline to apply: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 5:00pm ET
Program Website: https://www.aapd.com/summer-internship-program/

Throughout the summer, AAPD interns will:

Participate in a 1-week orientation to prepare for their internship, meet with the cohort, and learn about the disability rights movement

Participate in the Disability Advocacy Certificate Program to build advocacy skills to advocate on the local, state, and national level.

Attend events and network on Capitol Hill, conferences, community events, briefings, and more

Connect one-on-one with a mentor who provides career guidance

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Texas Career Engagement: Exploration Celebration

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Texas Career Engagement: Exploration Celebration

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Tuesday, October 3rd | FAC 2.236| 12 – 1:30 pm CST | Registration Link

Does exploring different major or career options sometimes feel intimidating? Do you wish it could be more fun?

Stop by our career carnival to celebrate the exploration experience. This festive event will showcase a variety of exciting opportunities and campus services that can help you engage in the exploration process, manage stress, and find community! Join us for fun, food and games!

Campus Resource Fair with representation from over 15 offices campus offices, including Bridging Disciplines Program, WiSTEM, Freshman Research Initiative, and more!

Interactive workshops from Texas Financial Wellness, UT Counseling and Mental Health Center, and SHARE

A Coursera Clinic

Drop-ins by the Office of Financial Wellness and Vick Advising Excellence Center

Therapy Dogs (12-1pm)

Mocktails by SHIFT

Carnival themed games, food, and prizes!

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QR Code to sign up for Type Texas GroupMe: https://web.groupme.com/join_group/95839294/N34eo9Fg 

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Type Texas is the UT chapter of The Diabetes Link, a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of young adults with diabetes through peer support and resources. If you're interested in learning more or joining, contact Samantha Simon at 682-401-4300, or join the GroupMe!

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Research Study: To describe the preferred resources and supports of autistic college students related to advanced communication and social skills

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Research Study: To describe the preferred resources and supports of autistic college students related to advanced communication and social skills

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Angela Geurin, doctoral student at National University, in the department of education, is conducting a research study to describe the preferred resources and supports of post-secondary students with autism related to academic and non-academic needs. This is a qualitative single case study about the academic and non-academic resources and supports autistic college students prefer.

This study may contribute to further research and improve the overall resources and supports for college students with autism. If you are interested in participating in the study, complete this Participant Form and complete a brief survey to see if you are able to participate. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win one of five Amazon gift cards upon participation. You may also contact the following email address: A.Geurin7855@o365.ncu.edu

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Research Study: Determining the Efficacy of eBooks’ Accessibility Features for Enabling Students with Autism to Engage in Deep Learning

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Research Study: Determining the Efficacy of eBooks’ Accessibility Features for Enabling Students with Autism to Engage in Deep Learning

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Researchers at Old Dominion University are surveying college students on the autism spectrum to understand how electronic books (eBooks) influence learning. You are invited to respond to the survey, which takes approximately 20 minutes. Here is the link:

https://odu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xjMXRumVgkfMai

No identifiable information about you is collected. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time without penalty.

The first 100 students who fully complete the survey will be entered into a raffle for one of ten $50.00 Amazon gift cards. The raffle is anonymous, meaning the researchers will not know the winners’ identities. Aside from the possibility of winning one of the raffle prizes, the researchers hope the knowledge gained from this study will benefit other students with autism.

If you have any questions, please contact the principal investigator, Kevin Mallary (kmallary@odu.edu or 757-683-4550).

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Dissertation Research Study on adult women with autism 

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Dissertation Research Study on adult women with autism 

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Carlos Castañeda, a Doctoral Candidate at Texas Tech University in the department of Counseling, and Dr. Nicole Noble, Assistant Professor in the Counselor Education program, are conducting a Dissertation Research Study on what it is like to be an adult women with autism and received a diagnosis of autism later in life.

We are interested in learning how these women’s lives changed before their diagnosis and after their diagnosis. We also want to know what the delayed diagnosis has done to their mental health, relationships, careers, and identity. Through this study, we hope to understand more about the experiences of women with autism. This study may contribute to further research, inform counselors, and others. Also, we hope this study will raise awareness and improve the resources and supports for adult women with autism. If you are interested in participating in the study, click this link and fill out a brief survey to see if you are able to participate. You may also contact the following email address: carcasta@ttu.edu

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ARE YOU IN COLLEGE?
DO YOU HAVE A LEARNING DISABILITY?

JOIN A RESEARCH STUDY LOOKING AT COLLEGE ADJUSTMENT, STRESS, AND COPING OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES!

Who? Any undergraduate student at a 4-year school between the ages of 18 and 23 with at least one diagnosed learning disability.

When and where? It’s a simple online questionnaire that can be accessed on any computer or smartphone whenever is convenient for you.

How long? The questionnaire will take 30-45 minutes. Access the questionnaire at: https://bit.ly/LDStudy2023

If you have any questions, contact the principal investigator Amanda Siegel asiegel14@fordham.edu (401) 824-9188

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The FAA has created the Aviation Development Program (ADP), a program that provides an opportunity for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) to gain aviation knowledge and experience as an Air Traffic Control Student Trainee.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an outreach cycle to recruit candidates with disabilities including veterans with disabilities for the FAA Aviation Development Program (ADP) to be considered for Air Traffic Control Specialist positions at one of our ten selected facilities. You can view the list of facilities on the FAA ADP webpage. Candidates must qualify for the Air Traffic Control Specialist position and our non-competitive hiring authority for people with disabilities (Schedule A).

Candidates can learn more about the position and upload their resume and disability documentation through our Public Notice on USAJobs. The notice provides a description of the job duties for the position along with additional information about the application process. The notice will be open until March 25, 2024 and we will review candidates on a quarterly basis. All candidates will be reviewed to determine if they meet the qualifications for the position and the non-competitive hiring authority. All qualified candidates will then be contacted to complete the next steps in the ADP process which includes completing the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA).

If anyone has questions, feel free to reach out to 9-ACR-ADP-Outreach@faa.gov.

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Tech-Jobs Program aims to  both increase college completion rates and employment opportunities of Black and African American students with disabilities.

They will be hosting discussions on Disability Rights Awareness and Self-Advocacy on June 16, 2023 at 12:00 and June 28, 2023 at 5:00PM.

RSVP at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7vjMJ8m-IADeE9kWbhFYVUa3GDwpbTDPMlVa8kIof_9-BfQ/viewform

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Hello, you are being invited to participate in a research study investigating what influences readiness to transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. This is a one-time online survey that will take approximately 20-45 minutes to complete. You will be asked a series of questions to determine what factors influence transition readiness.

To be eligible you must be a young adult between the ages of 18-25, be an English speaker, and able to answer survey questions independently. You must also be diagnosed with a chronic condition, examples include but are not limited to, Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Congenital Heart Condition or other heart condition, Sickle Cell Disease, Diabetes, or other Endocrine Disorder, Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis, Epilepsy, Asthma etc.

To thank you for your time in completing this survey, you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of two $100.00 electronic gift cards at the end of this survey.

Please follow the link or scan the QR code to be taken to the survey.

An aggregate summary report will be provided upon request once all participant data has been analyzed. If you would like more information please contact at this email: benedicta.anikputa@utexas.edu or this phone number: (512)-593-2360.

Link: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55pnWJ2DsyVIINU

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The AAPD Fall Internship Program is a professional and career development opportunity for disabled students and recent graduates. Interns explore career opportunities, gain leadership skills, and connect to the broader disability community.

The 2023 AAPD Fall Internship Program will be completely virtual. Eight interns will complete remote internships at pre-selected placement sites. Interns will work part-time for 15 to 20 hours a week. The program will be 10 weeks long. It will run from October 2 to December 8, 2023.

During the fall, interns will:

Attend a one-day virtual orientation

Take an advocacy class every 2 weeks

Connect with a virtual mentor

Join virtual community events throughout the fall

Gather for an in-person event

For more information, visit: https://www.aapd.com/aapd-fall-internship-program/

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Tech Jobs: Seeking UG Student Ambassadors for the Tech-Jobs Program

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Tech Jobs: Seeking UG Student Ambassadors for the Tech-Jobs Program

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- Are you looking for a job in a technology-related field?

- Are you looking for research experience?

- Do you want to work with researchers at Illinois Tech?

- Do you want to know how to be successful in the job market?

Gain leadership and research experience by becoming a Tech-Jobs Student Ambassador! Student Ambassadors work closely with the research team to provide feedback and help pilot the Tech-Jobs Program. This project is virtual and the commitment is around 2 hours a week for a semester. Time and effort will be compensated.

Tech Jobs is a 10-week virtual group to prepare students for careers related to technology. Topics include career assessment, virtual field trips, interview skills, and workplace advocacy training as well as access to mentoring and job search resources.

Who Can Apply?:

Undergraduate students who are Black/ African American, self identify as having a disability and are pursuing a technology-related field are eligible to apply.

Have questions? Reach out to Gabby Springer (iit.techjobs@gmail.com).

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Developing Experiential Accessible Framework for Partnerships and Opportunities in Data Science (for the deaf community).

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Developing Experiential Accessible Framework for Partnerships and Opportunities in Data Science (for the deaf community).

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Interested in an intentional space for deaf and hard of hearing students to gain and experience foundational data science skills? If you are wanting to gain some industry experience, work with real data, real companies and increase your data science skills, come join us at Developing Experiential Accessible Framework for Partnerships and Opportunities in Data Science (for the deaf community) “DEAF PODS”, we are excited to have you! No prior knowledge of any data science skills is required. Participating students will receive a $5000 stipend ($4,500 + $500 for travel) for participating in a (Spring 23’ Fall 24’) cohort*.

Requirements include:

- A healthy motivation to learn data sciences

- Identify as deaf or hard of hearing

- A United States citizen

- Current undergraduate student

Click this link and fill out the application, once received we will connect with you!

*Anticipated participation dates may change due to summer availability. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there are any questions! If you do not meet a requirement and are still interested, please reach out, we are happy to discuss options.

Email datamine@purdue.edu for any questions or concerns.

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Hi, my name is Ramit Pahwa. I am part of the LIVE lab advised by Prof. Alan Bovik at UT Austin ECE department. We will be conducting a research study in collaboration with NTIA to study and enhance the video quality for American Sign language videos and looking for participants proficient in ASL to participate in the research study. Participants will have to view ASL videos and rate them on their quality.

This project would have a significant impact on the hearing-impaired community and ASL speakers and enhance their video consumption experience. We encourage both UT and non-UT-affiliated individuals to fill out the participation form.

This is a paid research opportunity and ASL-skilled participants will be paid $200-250 (tentative) for participating in the entire study for three 50 minute sessions.

Link to Participation Form: https://forms.gle/4H3FvYfoA4HNRzQ6A

Contact information

ramit@utexas.edu
shashank.gupta@utexas.edu

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Doing It Differently Flyer: "'Doing It' Differently? Narrating and Navigating Autistic Sexual Desire. 

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Research Participants Needed for: 'Doing It' Differently? Narrating and Navigating Autistic Sexual Desire

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Research Participants Needed for: 'Doing It' Differently? Narrating and Navigating Autistic Sexual Desire

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My name is Sam Kizer, and I am a doctoral candidate in the Department of Gender Studies at Indiana University Bloomington. I am seeking Autistic students enrolled in colleges or universities within the United States to participate in a research study about how Autistic people understand and express sexuality. Participants may be undergraduate or graduate, medically diagnosed and/or self-identifying as Autistic, and of any sexual orientation.

The purpose of my study is to better understand how Autistic young adults express their sexual desire, navigate sexual encounters, and how they receive information on sex and sexuality. The goal of the study is to better incorporate Autistic voices into scholarship surrounding autism so that the fields of disability studies, sexuality studies, and communication can study Autistic identity in a more nuanced, meaningful way.

Interviews will be held over Zoom and will be around 60 minutes in length.

contact: samkizer@iu.edu. Feel free to reach out with questions.

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A group of graduate students in the School of Information are working on a group project for their Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology class. For this project, they are looking to redesign Expedia’s hotel booking system so that it can better cater to the needs of individuals with mobility disabilities, particularly those who use a wheelchair.

They are looking for any students interested in participating in an interview about their hotel experiences. The interview will be no more than 30 minutes, responses will be anonymous and used solely for their semester project.

Any students interested or with questions can contact this email for more information: mkspencer@utexas.edu."

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Inclusive Design is ethical, equitable, accessible, and usable

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Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology Project

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Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology Project

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I am looking for anyone who identifies with a disability to volunteer to be a participant/co-designer for my students’ semester projects in my course entitled Inclusive Design for Accessible Technology. The goal of the projects is to design a technology with input from one or more persons with a disability to address an accessibility issue in society. Activities may include interviews and evaluating a prototype technology.

If you are interested or have questions, contact Dr. Earl Huff, Assistant Professor in the School of Information, at ewhuff@utexas.edu.

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Peak Performers is a nonprofit staffing agency that helps professionals with disabilities find jobs and advance their career. We have over 27 years of experience and last year placed about 1,400 people, many of whom in their first office job, and over 85% of whom had a disability or chronic medical condition. Our top jobs for recent graduates include administrative assistant, customer service representative, and data entry operator. Interested job seekers can browse all our jobs at https://www.peakperformers.org/find-a-job/browse-jobs/ and also connect with us on LinkedIn for recruiter tips and job postings https://www.linkedin.com/company/peak-performers-staffing-agency

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Staffing and Employment Agency in Austin TX - Now Hiring!

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Help make public transit in Austin more accessible! 

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Help make public transit in Austin more accessible! 

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CapMetro is looking for individuals disabilities who use assistive technology to participate in a research study about CapMetro public transportation. The study will take place in-person at the Lakeline station, and involves testing a new app for planning and riding on MetroBus and MetroRail. We're looking for people to participate for 90 minutes during daytime hours (9am - 5:30pm) between October 3 and October 5. We're offering a $275 gift card (Visa or another card of your choice) as compensation for participating.

Interested Students can fill out this quick screener survey.

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Hello! We are researchers in the department of Linguistics at UT Austin. We are recruiting Deaf and hard-of-hearing adults for an eye-tracking study. This study investigates how Deaf adult signers of American Sign Language (ASL) read English and process text. Participants must first be screened with two screener questionnaires and have an interview session that will take about 30-45 minutes prior to being selected for this study. This will be followed by in-lab sessions at UT Austin for two 2-hour sessions. Sessions can be scheduled for same-day with a break between sessions or on separate days. You will receive $10 for every half hour of participation ($20/hr total). This study has been approved by the University of Texas at Austin IRB.

Who you are:

-Deaf or hard-of-hearing.

-18 years of age or older.

-Use ASL to communicate daily.

-Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision (glasses or contacts).

What you will do:

-Come to the lab in the department of Linguistics at UT Austin.

-Complete pen-and-paper reading tasks.

-Read sentences on a computer while eye-movements are recorded.

-Make judgements about signs and words while eye-movements are recorded.

Scan the QR Code and fill out the survey to see if you qualify!

Please email Frances at cooley.frances@utexas.edu for more information. This research is being conducted by David Quinto-Pozos, PhD in the department of Linguistics at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Workshop requests are always available for the whole UT community.  A list of our workshop options is available on our website, and requests can be made year-round through our request form.

To learn more about our programs, including registration information, visit our website.

The Texas LEAD Team is always willing to help answer questions, so please feel free to email texaslead@austin.utexas.edu anytime.

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Pathways to Leadership is a brand-new program Texas LEAD will begin offering this spring.  Pathways to Leadership offers a variety of 3-week series, that each focus on a different leadership approach or style.  Students can register for one or more pathways depending on the own personal interests and time. Registration for Pathways to Leadership is on-going as series will be offered through the spring semester.

To learn more about our programs, including registration information, visit our website.

The Texas LEAD Team is always willing to help answer questions, so please feel free to email texaslead@austin.utexas.edu anytime.

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Spark Leadership is a 5-week emerging leader program for students who don’t quiet see themselves as leaders, or are looking to take that next step in their leadership journey.   Spark Leadership helps students to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their leadership potential. Registration for Spark Leadership is on-going as series will be offered through the spring semester.

To learn more about our programs, including registration information, visit our website.

The Texas LEAD Team is always willing to help answer questions, so please feel free to email texaslead@austin.utexas.edu anytime.