Accessibility at UT Southwestern

Our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. One of the ways we fulfill this ambition is through an unwavering commitment to a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.

We strive to build and enable the future of disability inclusion with our annual employee conference, the Microsoft Ability Summit, and numerous Employee Resource Groups for people with disabilities and allies.

Team-centric and company-wide training is offered to all employees. Topics such as disability education, etiquette, and inclusive best practices are just part of our training efforts.

Our employees have access to support navigating their UT Southwestern benefits, health and wellness programs, ASL interpreters, and reasonable accommodations for medical needs or disabilities—which may include modified work schedules, assistive technology, and assistance when travelling.

The institution is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities. Effectively supporting these groups starts with you.
If you have never disclosed your status, or don’t recall how you might have responded at the time of hire, that’s okay. It’s easy to verify. Just log in to employee self-service (requires VPN) and update the form.

As part of our effort to reduce barriers for students, employees and staff with disabilities, UTSW is engaged in outreach to students, faculty, and staff on campus. In order to reach the larger UTSW community, D&A participates in tabling events, conducts trainings, and hosts events in order to raise awareness and reduce stigma relating to disabilities and accommodations.