Connecting with CAE Newsletter

In April, CAE celebrated neurodiversity and encouraged Bruins to learn more about neurodiversity at UCLA. See our recap of the week along with more information about the events we held, trainings we hosted, and a helpful list of resources to get you started on supporting Neurodivergent Bruins!

Reminders from CAE

As a reminder,accommodation letters must be released in the CAE Student Portal at least one week (7 days) prior to the first accommodated exam. If you have not released your letters for the Spring term, you must do so by June 2nd to receive your accommodations on finals for the Spring quarter.

Please direct any questions or concerns around this guidance to your CAE Disability Specialist.

Don’t forget to submit your housing accommodation requests as soon as possible! Housing accommodations on a case-by-case basis, so earlier applications mean that if your request is approved, there is a higher likelihood that there will be a space in Housing that can accommodate your needs. 

Accommodation letter requests will be eligible for the Spring 2023 quarter through Week 9 (June 2nd). Beginning Week 10 (June 5th), CAE will review urgent/emergency-based requests and default all other request to Summer or Fall 2023 eligibility. Email the office for more information.  

Is your department or organization interested in learning more about CAE, accommodations, and disability inclusion and belonging? Request a personalized training for your office or department this Spring or Summer!

From Our Partners

Dr. Yang Zhang and his team at UCLA are conducting a study on virtual reality accessibility and opportunities for individuals who use a wheelchair. If you are a student who uses a wheelchair and would like to participate, you can sign up to participate using this form or email Dr. Zhang for more information.  

A team comprised of students in the Disability Studies capstone course are conducting a research study on understanding the experiences of students with access needs in STEM classrooms. To participate in this study, fill out this survey and direct any questions about your participation to tanyabearson@g.ucla.edu.

The Disability Studies Inclusion Lab is conducting a study on social media use in 18-42-year-old Californians who identify as disabled. The study will be conducted using individual interviews via Zoom. To sign up for an interview slot, email the lab.

A student in an environmental studies capstone course is conducting a case study on access to green space on UCLA's campus and how it affects the mental health of disabled students. For more information and to sign up for an interview slot, email the primary investigator.