Co-Mentoring Change: Rethinking Accessibility at UT Austin
APR 15, 202633 MIN
Co-Mentoring Change: Rethinking Accessibility at UT Austin
APR 15, 202633 MIN
Description
<p>On this episode, hosts Jen Moon and Katie Dawson sit down with student fellow of the National Disability Center for Student Success Soren Aldaco to examine how accessibility is not just a set of accommodations—but an evolving, shared practice shaped by both students and educators. Together, they unpack what it means to move beyond traditional hierarchies into a model of <em>co-mentorship</em>, where students and faculty learn from one another as equal contributors to research, culture, and change.</p><p>The conversation highlights how this partnership model reshapes perspectives on teaching, learning, and belonging. From meaningful research projects to real-world impact—like resources, events, and new campus conversations—the episode reveals how student voices are actively shaping the future of accessibility at UT Austin.</p><p>More than a discussion about disability, this episode is about transformation: how engaging in this work changes not only institutions, but the people within them. As always, thanks for joining us on The Other Side of Campus!</p><p></p>