September 2025 SSD Faculty Newsletter

Haylee plays a key leadership role in the housing process by ensuring decisions are accurate and agreed upon. She keeps the process organized by scheduling meetings, sending timely notifications, and communicating outcomes with the housing office. Through her thoughtful oversight, she addresses concerns gracefully, keeps the team focused, and enhances the overall experience with her valuable feedback and strong leadership.

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Welcome Sarah Hardin

Sarah is an Access Specialist for SSD. She meets individually with students with disabilities who are interested in connecting with SSD and assists them to determine eligibility for receiving appropriate accommodations.

Sarah supports students in the Colleges of Engineering, Pamplin, and Architecture.

Welcome Amanda Johnson

Amanda is an Access Specialist for SSD. She meets individually with students with disabilities who are interested in connecting with SSD and assists them to determine eligibility for receiving appropriate accommodations.

Amanda supports students in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Natural Resources and Environment.

Register for the Excellence in Access and Inclusion Awards

Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) annually hosts the Excellence in Access & Inclusion Awards reception to recognize faculty, staff, students, teams, and departments for contributing to an inclusive and accessible environment at Virginia Tech. The theme this year is Digital Accessibility.

A light reception will be provided.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

4 pm - 6 pm

Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room

Keynote Speakers:

Ashley Shew, Professor in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society

Mark Nichols, Senior Director of Universal Design and Accessible Technologies

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