Disability & Access Services - bu.edu/disability

08/16/2023

Move in week is not that far away. Make it your practice to keep paths of travel as clear as possible. Approach others and be approachable when it comes to making others aware of obstructions to our movement around campus. Share the following video in your Student Meetings as a PSA kick-off. We'll be glad you did, and you will too.

PSA - Boston Brakes/ Accesssibility and way finding.
https://youtu.be/xL6Swl4hGkQ

12/06/2022

GOOD NEWS! Boston University has a position open - Sr Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Interpreter Systems. This person would be responsible for comprehensive processes, efficient coordination and pairing of communication access services for the University.
Seem like a good fit for you? Well come and join us!
https://tinyurl.com/487rax3n
[White presenting person. Short brunette hair wearing a blue and black opaque patterned button-down shirt, signing in ASL ]

12/13/2021

Rhett is looking for a team of TWO ASL-English Interpreters to join the Boston University Student Affairs Staff! .
Tracking Code
4859
Job Description
Disability & Access Services (DAS) at Boston University is seeking highly skilled American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreters to join our team. Staff Interpreters will report to the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. Staff Interpreters will provide ASL/English Interpreting and/or translation services primarily administrative professionals and purposes. Secondary responsibilities will include but are not limited to on-call university events, department meetings, and academic content. This is a full-time 12-month position.

Required Skills
ASL/ English fluency (i.e., manual, and written communication)
AA degree + 5 years interpreting in post-secondary settings, or BA degree + 3 years in post-secondary settings
Massachusetts State Screening/QA or National Certification
Minimum 3 years administrative ASL/English Interpreting experience

This position is eligible for Boston University's generous benefits package including health, dental, life insurance, tuition remission, paid time off, and so much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Job Location
BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade
Grade 46

11/16/2021

Listen now (61 min) | Guests: Dr. Lorre Wolfe & Beth Grampetro, MPH, CHES

05/11/2021

People: "How many BU Events & Planning staff does it take to screw in a light b..."
Staff:" It's done. Already done."

It takes so many minds to check and double check our capacity to make a safe and celebratory space for our 2021 Commencement Ceremony.

We're confident in our ability to serve the BU Commencement community during this remarkable academic year and remarkable moment of resilience.

We can't wait to see you strut!


[ID. University Professionals stand equidistant from one another upon red clay colored synthetic race track.
Behind them are bleacher seats that rake toward an event announcer's booth. Boston University Nickerson Field is written at the top of the structure.]

05/01/2021

04/05/2021

Boston University Active Minds at Boston University Cross-Disability Club at BU school of theology

Conflict, Conversation and Community Workshops!
April 8th

Join us for a workshop exploring tips, tricks, and skills around managing conflict, hard conversations and challenging moments in this uncharted COVID world — and beyond.

Get experience to help manage challenging conversations with friends, e-board, team or suitemates. Practice how to respond to tense group-work dynamics. Workshop conflict you’ve experienced or difficult conversations you anticipate.

You will leave with a better understanding of yourself and gain tools to reduce stress and manage issues before they grow into larger conflicts. Great for student leaders, those who detest conflict, and students who want to form deeper connections with peers.

In-person and virtual sessions available.

To register, please use the form in the link below. Co-sponsored by the Dean of Students Office and the Wellbeing Project. This is part of the University’s new Student Conflict Resolution Program (SCRP.)

Registration Form
http://www.bu.edu/dos/2021/01/31/student-conflict-workshops/

Boston University strives to be accessible, inclusive and diverse in our facilities, programming and academic offerings. Your experience in this event is important to us. If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, mental health, concussion, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health-related), require communication access services for the deaf or hard of hearing, or believe that you require a reasonable accommodation for another reason please contact the event organizer Stacey Harris at [email protected] to discuss your needs.Conflict, Conversation and Community Workshops

03/08/2021

Conflict, Conversation and, Self-Advocacy: Navigating the academic world and beyond as a student with a disability

Join us for a workshop designed specifically for BU students with disabilities. From self-advocacy to managing hard conversations, from boundary setting to asking for what you need, this workshop will explore how each of you navigates difficult moments and allow you to gain better insight into you are as individuals within the larger BU community.

Workshop conflict you’ve experienced or difficult conversations you anticipate. Plan how to tackle a conversation you have been putting off with a friend or family member. Gain confidence speaking with professors and future employers. Get experience managing challenging conversations with your e-board, team or suitemates. Practice how to respond to tense group-work dynamics.

You will leave with a better understanding of yourself and gain tools to reduce stress and manage issues before they grow into larger conflicts. Great for student leaders, those who detest conflict and students who want to form deeper connections with peers.

In-person and virtual sessions available. Open to current BU undergraduates only. Register at http://www.bu.edu/dos/2021/01/31/student-conflict-workshops/

04/17/2020

LEARNING DURING COVID-19
Hear from students with disabilities about the transition to remote learning. Has remote learning affected your
ability to thrive? Come learn about ways to cope!
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020 4:00PM
REGISTER AT: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/YB9EPXOA
CART & ASL Interpretation Provided
Sponsored by the Cross-Disability Club,
Disability & Access Services, and SAFEBUDS