UNT Office of Disability Access

05/19/2026

Please join me in congratulating LaShaundria Lawson (Assistant Director) for the DSA Supervisor of the Year award, and Steven Harris (Associate Director) for the Rodney Mitchell Eagle Spirit award. Both ODA staff members care so very deeply for our students, staff, and university. They are very deserving of the award. And, for those of us who knew Rodney, it is especially meaningful that Steven was selected for this award because there are so many similarities in the way they care for others and for UNT.

We are so proud to be part of the Division of Student Affairs as the entire room (hundreds of staff) ensured the applause was accessible in ASL!

04/29/2026

The Office of Disability Access joins UNT in wearing Denim with purpose today. We stand in solidarity and take action with Sexual Violence Survivors as we educate ourselves and others. Want to learn more about Denim Day? Visit denimday.org.

(ODA staff in denim or denim-like attire.)

04/23/2026

Need to study?
Join us tomorrow! We invite ALL UNT students!
FREE FOOD TOO!
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The Office of Disability Access and the Eagle Engagement Center present:

BODY DOUBLING

Thursday (TOMORROW), April 23rd, 2026
5pm to 7pm
Chestnut Hall, Room 120

Boost your productivity during finals season with a structured body-doubling study session. Students will work alongside others in a quiet, supportive environment designed for increased focus, accountability, and motivation.

***Food and Drinks provided!***

Accommodations: An ASL Interpreter will be provided. If you require other accommodations, please email [email protected]. or call 940-565-4323.

04/17/2026

UNT d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing students are invited to join ODA Assistant Director, LaShaundria Lawson, and our UNT American Sign Language Faculty for a virtual meet and greet.

April 17, 2026
12pm to 1pm
Via Zoom - Contact LaShaundria Lawson ([email protected]) for the link.

Hope to see you there!

04/08/2026

Come join our team! The Access Coordinator position is a crucial position for our office.

Posting Link: https://buff.ly/KHktI5M

04/08/2026

Open to all UNT students! Come join!

Join the EEC and ODA for our Make a Friend, Make a Bracelet event. Students will be able to make their own bracelet or keychain while connecting with others. be sure to bring a friend.
Date : Thursday, April 9
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Chestnut 120

Food provided and Supplies will be provided. 🍕

04/06/2026

Can you believe that we're only a few weeks away from Finals? If you would like to take your Final in our Testing Center, or if your faculty is unable to provide your accommodations in class and you need to, please schedule your test this week in AIM!

04/06/2026

Reminder! The last day to drop a class or withdraw from the semester is this week - Friday, April 10th.

The Dean of Students office is holding drop-in meetings for withdrawals all week. Check out our Withdrawals website for more information.

Schedule a meeting with your advisor if you are curious about dropping a class or other academic options.

03/28/2026

After more than 10 years with us, Devin Axtman is heading to a new role as Associate Director at TWU in their Disability Services office.

Devin has been such an important part of UNT, always advocating so thoughtfully, professionally, and fiercely for students with disabilities. His care, dedication, and steady leadership have touched so many lives.

We are going to miss him so much, but we are also so excited for this next step. Thank you, Devin, for your many years of service and for all you have done for our students and our community. Please help us wish him well on his new journey! 💫

These are photos from Devin's farewell celebration, and CHECK OUT the awesome Congratulatory video in ASL and English.

(Alternative text included for each photo as Alt Text and also in the first comment)

Photo credit: Division of Student Affairs Communications team - Thank you!

03/17/2026

We love chill events! Don’t you? Come join us for our Gardening 101 event on Wednesday, co-hosted by the Eagle Engagement Center! ALL UNT students welcome!!
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Alt text: Graphic with blue and green background with images of plants, watering cans, bees, and garden tools and the Eagle Engagement Center and Office of Disability Access lock-ups. Text reads: Gardening 101. Learn the basics of gardening, from soil preparation to plant care, in this hands-on workshop. Participants will gain practical tips for starting and maintaining plants while exploring the mental health and wellness benefits of connecting with nature. Wednesday, March 18, 5:00pm-7:00pm. Chestnut 120. Please contact our office at [email protected] or 940.565.3424 if you need an accommodation to fully participate in an event because of a disability. Please make the request as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.