UT-Disability and Access

Meet Zariah Preston, LMSW, a senior access coordinator at D&A. 🤘 New Longhorns might meet her when reaching out for accommodations.

Zariah loves the problem-solving side of her job. She works to eliminate barriers, support students in accessing their education and collaborate with campus partners to make accessibility happen. She is proud of how hard and collaboratively Disability and Access team members work to serve a large volume of students with a wide range of needs.

Outside of work, Zariah enjoys golfing with her husband, spending time with family and friends, hanging out with her puppy Storm, working out and serving in her community. Her dream trip is an extended vacation through Europe, though she will never turn down a tropical beach.

Disability and Access is ready to help. Visit disability.utexas.edu to learn more.

This summer, we're introducing some of the people new Longhorns might meet when they reach out for accommodations.. 🤘 First up: Sameera Nath, MA!

As an access coordinator, Sameera works with students to help them navigate disability-related accommodations and support at UT Austin. She is proud to be part of a team dedicated to helping Longhorns succeed.

Outside of work, Sameera enjoys hanging out with friends and family, listening to music, and going for walks. Her dream trip is Costa Rica for the rainforest and wildlife.

Disability and Access is ready to help. Visit https://disability.utexas.edu/ to learn more.

Do you have a psychological disability? D&A provides accommodations including testing accommodations, flexible attendance, extended deadlines and note-taking support. Swipe to learn more, and check out the documentation guidelines: https://disability.utexas.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Psych.Guidelines-8-2024.pdf.

Updates to Disability and Access Hours

Thursday, May 7: Closed 12-5 p.m.
Monday, May 11: Closed 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
May 18–22: Remote services only

Need assistance? Call 512-471-6259 or email [email protected].

Visual disabilities affect how you access visual information in academic settings. D&A provides accommodations including alternative text formats, assistive technology, accessible course materials and testing accommodations for students who are blind, have low vision or experience other visual disabilities. Documentation is required to confirm eligibility. Learn more: https://disability.utexas.edu/visual-disabilities/