UT-Disability Cultural Center

Meet Amanda Winfield, the outreach and education coordinator for Disability and Access and the Disability Cultural Center. 🤘 You might see her at orientation or DCC events!

Amanda's favorite part of her job is connecting students with resources and building partnerships that make learning more accessible. She's proud to be part of a team dedicated to helping students succeed at UT.

Outside of work, Amanda loves thrifting and antiquing for unique finds. She's also looking forward to a trip to Paris this fall and dreams of visiting Japan one day.

Learn more about Disability and Access: https://disability.utexas.edu

New to UT? The DCC is a community, and there are a lot of ways in. From events and the library to the monthly newsletter and Disability Studies minor, disability culture has a home at UT and it's yours to explore.

SSB 2.106. Hours and events on our website: https://dcc.disability.utexas.edu/.

Disability Discussions is a biweekly meet-up space to connect, share experiences and have meaningful conversations that matter. Everyone's welcome, whether you're coming to learn or coming to share.

Tuesdays, June 16-July 28, 1-2 p.m., Hybrid: Zoom and SSB 2.106C. RSVP: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7WAVbDDWDLCgz9I.

We're hiring a new director for the Disability Cultural Center. This is a chance to lead Texas' first Disability Cultural Center, building on what's already here and helping shape the next chapter of disability culture at UT Austin.

If you've spent your career doing this work, we want to hear from you.

Find the full job description and apply: https://utaustin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UTstaff/details/Director-of-Disability-Cultural-Center_R_00046073

🌞 Announcing our summer hours! Stop by the DCC on Mondays 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays 12:30-2 p.m. and Wednesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ⛱️

Working with or training a guide dog or service dog? Join fellow task-trained guide dog and service dog partners to swap tips, troubleshoot challenges and build community.

Fridays, June 12 and July 10, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

RSVP: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8CSIm0iHLE5NuBM.

Wheelchair/Adaptive Tennis and Pickleball is back this summer — in partnership with RecSports and Austin Adapted Sports. Open to all disabilities and all skill levels. No experience needed, and equipment provided. RSVP by Mondays at noon: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cuu4eWz0koKbOm2.

Disability is always in the news, and we want to talk about it with you. 📰

Disability in the News is a virtual series where we dig into current events together, from viral moments and policy shifts to whatever's on your mind. Everyone's welcome. Join us biweekly on Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m., starting June 9.

RSVP: https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8xeSeS2hRkPrpUq.

Disability culture is real, rich and deeply rooted at UT. This summer, the DCC is open and hosting events and opportunities to connect. Come find us in SSB 2.106 during open hours or stop by an event. 🧡