Research Associate Nominated as Accessibility Champion

Ernesto Lima has been nominated as an Accessibility Champion due to his demonstrated commitment to fostering a better campus for students with disabilities.   

Every semester, Disability and Access asks students registered with the office to nominate faculty and staff members who have demonstrated excellence in working towards a campus that is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to nominate an individual who has positively impacted their semester.

The following is an excerpt from his student’s anonymous nomination…

“Dr. Lima was flexible throughout the semester and helped make the class accessible to me when my disability affected me more than usual. Overall, professors such as Dr. Lima are the reason I'm glad to have chosen to have come to UT.”

As an Accessibility Champion, Dr. Lima was awarded a Letter of Recognition and a Certificate of Recognition. 

“I am incredibly happy and honored to have been nominated as an Accessibility Champion at The University of Texas at Austin,” said Lima, who is a Research Associate with the Oden Institute’s Center for Computational Oncology. 

“It is a privilege to be recognized for my commitment to promoting inclusivity and accessibility on campus. I am particularly thrilled that my efforts have positively impacted the student's experience and helped create a supportive learning environment. I look forward to continuing to work towards providing equal opportunities for all students to succeed.”