October 2025 SSD Student Newsletter
SSD Employee Spotlight
Madison Justice
Meet Madison, our Accessible Materials Coordinator with Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)! Madison plays a vital role in ensuring that students have equal access to course materials and technology. She coordinates our assistive technology and equipment services, helping students identify the tools that best support their learning needs. Madison also provides hands-on training so students can feel confident and empowered using assistive technology in and out of the classroom.
In addition to her work with accessible materials, Madison serves as the point person for AIM and has been working on new software for testing services. She’s been hard at work behind the scenes, collaborating with campus partners to make sure the software is accessible and user-friendly for both faculty and students.
Campus Resources
Student Success Center Academic Coaching-Did you know the Student Success Center offers Professional and Peer Academic Coaching? Do you struggle with executive function issues? Professional Coaches and Peer Academic Coaches (PACs) are trained to help students develop their academic skills and performance through individual coaching appointments and group presentations for the Seminar Series on Academic Success. Schedule today on Navigate and select "Additional Support Services."
Outreach and Engagement
Drop In Office Hours
Wednesdays 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SSD office 310 Lavery Hall 3rd floor
Zoom available
The Buzz's Bunch Scholarship
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Brent “Buzz” Williams, Virginia Tech Basketball Coach 2014-2019, established this scholarship for undergraduates in any field of study who are connected with Services for Students with Disabilities. Application closes January 22, 2026.
National First-Generation College Celebration Week
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First Generation Student Success will host several events during November.
National Career Development Month
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Career and Professional Development will host several events during November starting with an Open House on Monday November 3rd 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Smith Career Center 870 Washington Street SW. There will be hot coca, fall treats, and a chance to win an Apple Watch!