Co-Mentoring Change: Rethinking Accessibility at UT Austin

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 co-mentorship, where students and faculty learn from one another as equal contributors to research, culture, and change.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.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!