UGA - Accessibility and Testing

01/03/2024

Today's Special Collections Fellows Feature is on Carol Britton Laws, who is with the Institute on Human Development and Disability /College of Family and Consumer Sciences

What has been your favorite special collections item or group of items to use in teaching? Why?
I love using the artifacts in the Georgia Disability History Archives. There are many luminaries who have fought for the rights of people with disabilities in Georgia (and beyond) and you can learn a lot about their work from these collections.

How do students respond to or what do they take from the experience of working closely with special collections materials?
Students are curious about the experiences of others and being able to hold an object or directly engage with a one-of-a-kind artifact helps them connect to lived experiences that may not be like theirs. I have seen my students connect more deeply to issues, both past and present, when they interact with, and critically think about, collections materials.

Learn more about the Special Collections Fellows Program here: https://www.libs.uga.edu/news/applications-sought-special-collections-libraries-fellows-program-2024
The deadline to apply is Jan. 16.

11/20/2023

After receiving her own diagnosis at age 19, UGA Student Emmy Peach has been an advocate for women and girls with autism. At her TEDxUGA talk last year, she was able to bring awareness to how girls with autism are more likely to mask their symptoms. Read about how Emmy has been working to break down stereotypes and increase understanding of autism here:

Student finds clarity, new path after autism diagnosis.

11/03/2023

Do you have a Blank Space in AIM? Help Jimmy, our resident Swiftie and Testing Office Expert, fulfill his Wildest Dreams and schedule your final exams by Friday, November 17th!

Need a refresher on how to schedule exams? Check out this video for a refresher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7ix497Npx0

If you have any questions, reach out to the Accommodated Testing Office via phone (706-542-7721) or email ([email protected]).

08/11/2023

Come join us for an Open House with the Accommodated Testing Office and grab some free swag, fidget toys, and refreshments! Our Testing Office staff will be available to assist with scheduling exams and answer any questions you may have as you prepare for a new semester. Our Accommodated Testing Office is located in 202 Clark Howell Hall, and the Open House will run from 10 AM - 2 PM, August 16th through August 18th. See you there!

07/14/2023

July is Disability Pride Month!

The Disability Pride flag, originally created by Ann Magill in 2019, was redesigned in 2021 after finding that the original flag could trigger migraines or seizures. Each color represents a different aspect of the Disability Community:

• Green is for sensory disabilities.
• Blue is for psychiatric disabilities.
• White is for invisible disabilities and undiagnosed disabilities.
• Gold is for neurodivergence.
• Red is for physical disabilities.
• The black background represents mourning for those who have lost their lives to ableist violence, and resistance against ableism.
• The parallel lines represent solidarity among the Disability Community.
• The diagonal lines represent cutting across barriers, as well as creativity and light in darkness.

How are you celebrating Disability Pride Month?

01/09/2023

Happy first week of the semester! Make sure you complete these to-do list items as soon as possible:

1. Submit accommodation requests for classes in AIM
2. Submit alternative text requests in AIM
3. Meet with your instructors to discuss accommodations
4. Schedule your exams for the rest of the semester in AIM (remember you can modify or cancel later if something changes!)

If you need assistance as you prepare for the semester, we’re here to help! Stop by Clark Howell Hall, email us at [email protected], or call us at 706-542-8719.

11/11/2022

We’re one week away from the scheduling deadline, and it’s a great day to cross “schedule final exams” off your to-do list! Contact the Accommodated Testing Office at 706-542-7721 or [email protected] if you have any questions about scheduling.

10/21/2022

Join us Tuesday, November 1st at 4pm on Zoom for this great opportunity with the Arch Ready program!

The UGA Career Center is partnering with the Disability Resource Center to bring you a panel of speakers who will discuss considerations for transitioning from college into the workplace as a student with disabilities. We will also discuss disability disclosure and requesting accommodations in the workplace.

For more information and instructions on how to register, visit the following link: https://career.uga.edu/calendar/details/disabilities_in_the_workplace_arch_ready_fall_2022_virtual.

05/13/2022

Congratulations to our DRC students graduating today! We are proud of your accomplishments and perseverance at UGA - Go Dawgs!

04/19/2022

The DRC is hiring a Summer Academic Assistant! At a pay rate of $13/hour, your responsibilities would include:
* Assisting with research/fieldwork for course PBIO 9000
* Transporting field equipment on site
* Manipulating and measuring samples for student to read
* Serving as a scribe when requested

Qualified applicants are people who:
* Are available weekday mornings
* Have reliable transportation
* Are comfortable working outdoors

Apply at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/251607

03/15/2022

We are so excited to have Tony Memmel share his music and story with us! Join us in Tate Theatre TONIGHT 6:30-8pm!

Fueling up! So good to be back on the road with my family. We hit a BIG milestone this week:

Georgia is the 37TH STATE that Theo has been to! He woke up this morning and said “I woke up! I had a good rest… I want to go on an adventure in Georgia!” 🍑 🌎 🚙

TONIGHT: I was invited to speak to the students at the University of Georgia. Thank you to the UGA Disability Resource Center & the Speakers Bureau for making this event possible!

Join us in-person:
The Tate Theatre
6:30pm - 8:00pm EST

Tune in online!
https://zoom.us/j/94476570926
Meeting ID: 944 7657 0926