University of St. Thomas Office of Access & Disability Services

10/17/2025

Happy National Boss’s Day to our amazing Director, Angie Maxey! ✨Thank you for your inspiring leadership, compassion, and dedication to the ADS office and our students. We appreciate all that you do every day! Your guidance and encouragement make a lasting impact on everyone around you.🤍

10/17/2025

Happy boss’s day to our amazing Associate Director, Rachelle Varnon!🌟 Thank you for your constant support, leadership, and dedication to making the ADS office such a positive and welcoming space. We are so grateful for everything you do!♥️

10/10/2025

Proud Moment for UST! 🎉
Congratulations to Assistant Dean Angie Maxey and Dean of Students Ben Nguyen for being recognized for delivering an Outstanding Educational Session at the TACUSPA Centennial Conference. Their session highlighted UST’s commitment to purposeful planning and student-centered leadership.

10/02/2025

The ADS office had a blast at Successfest connecting with all the amazing students! ♥️ Special shoutout to Hank and Lex for stopping by, they stole the show with their cuteness 🐾 ✨

09/25/2025

📢 The ADS Office is hiring! We’re looking for a Testing Proctor to join our team. Apply today and help support our students’ success!

09/09/2025

It’s not too late to register for the HBIDA Fall Symposium on Sept. 20 at the University of St. Thomas! Join us for a full day of learning, connection, and inspiration.

✅ Approved for 4 CEUs by ALTA and TSHA

✅ UST – Center for Science and Health Professions

Spots are filling fast—don’t miss it!

🔗 Register Here: https://houstonida.com/fall-2025-conference/

✨ Join us for the Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (HBIDA) Fall Symposium! ✨

This year’s symposium will bring together educators, parents, professionals, and advocates for a day of learning. Sessions will cover the latest research, evidence-based practices, and practical strategies to support students with dyslexia and related learning differences.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 20th
📍 Location: University of St. Thomas - Houston
🔗 Register here: https://houstonida.com/fall-2025-conference/

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with others in the Houston community who are passionate about literacy, advocacy, and student success.

09/04/2025

Get moving, Celts! ❤️💛 Join us for adaptive kickboxing with Justo in the JAAC Dance Room. You don't want to miss it! 🔥

Accessibility needs? Contact [email protected]

09/04/2025

Celts, come connect at our Mix & Mingle with ADS! ❤️💛 Celebrate community in Crooker 207 where we will have a fun slime activity and ice cream! 👀

09/03/2025

Join us, Celts, for Rosary & Mass as we honor ✨Created for Community✨ this Accessibility Week. ❤️💛

09/02/2025

Stay refreshed, Celts! ❤️💛 Stop by our Hydration Station in Champions Lounge during Accessibility Week.

09/02/2025

Accessibility Week has arrived, Celts! ❤️💛 Celebrate this semester’s theme, Created for Community, and join us at events throughout the week in community!

08/19/2025

✨ The HBIDA Annual Art Contest is officially open! ✨
We’re inviting children, teens, and adults with dyslexia to share their creativity and unique perspectives through art.

Your work could be featured in the upcoming Celebrating Neurodiversity Art Showcase! 🖼️💡

🗓️ Submissions are open now through September 26.
Let your voice shine through your art.