About the Structure

As stated in our About, the Disability Alliance at VT is the umbrella organization for and closely affiliated with the Disability Caucus at VT. The Alliance is currently a Registered Student Organization (RSO).

President

Responsibilities of the Disability Alliance President

Work together, with the Caucus Co-Chairs, and others of the leadership team to plan and facilitate meetings and oversee current projects.
Ideally an undergraduate or graduate student

Alliance Faculty Adviser

Responsibilities include:

Support student leadership within the Disability Alliance as they carry out operations of the organization
Assist with networking with Virginia Tech departments and administrative bodies

Current Alliance Faculty Adviser

Ashley Shew (former Caucus Co-Chair)
- shew@vt.edu

Alliance Membership Coordinator

Responsibilities include:

Help new VT community members with disabilities feel welcome – provide information about how to acquire accommodations for classes or job, accessible businesses, etc.
Welcome them into the Disability Alliance & Caucus

Caucus Co-Chairs

Responsibilities of the Disability Caucus-Co Chairs are to:

Work with other caucus representatives (LGBT, Black, Latino, Veterans, etc.) and represent the Disability Caucus at Diversity & Inclusion meetings and other university meetings.
Chair meetings of the Caucus, set the agenda for meetings, and distribute information to the group
Assist Alliance leadership with joint/general Alliance functions

Caucus Treasurer

Responsibilities of the Disability Caucus Treasurer include:

Manage organization budget and funds
Work on fundraising efforts
Be able to professionally interact with University admin, serves as a substitute when co-chairs are unavailable.

2021-2022 Officers

Disability Caucus

Appointments