Events Calendar
DCC Events
DCC events are designed to provide various opportunities for students, staff and faculty to learn about and promote disability culture, identity, resources and community. The DCC also promotes disability-related events hosted by campus partners. Please read the event description and intended audience to find events that are a good fit for you.
New to the DCC or DCC events? Check out our page on What to Expect at DCC Events.
DCC Events
Fall 2025 Recurring Events
Check the Google Calendar above or DCC Social Media for one time events happening throughout the semester.
New to the DCC or DCC events? Check out our page on What to Expect at DCC Events.
Wheelchair/Adaptive Tennis & Pickleball
Date and Time: Weekly on Mondays, starting September 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m
Location: Whitaker Courts 9, 10, 11
Join the DCC, Recreational Sports and Austin Adapted Sports for Wheelchair/Adaptive Tennis and Pickleball! All disabilities and experience levels are welcome. Equipment is provided. RSVP by Mondays at noon.
Accessible Pedagogy Conversations
Date/Time: Weekly on Tuesdays, starting September 2, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual (RSVP here)
Join us on Zoom for Accessible Pedagogy Conversations. This informal, peer-directed space is open to all instructors who hope to share questions, strategies and recommendations regarding accommodations and inclusion in learning environments. With the support of CTL, DCC and D&A staff, we will explore new topics each week to enhance accessibility for all.
- 9/2: Discussing Student Accommodations (Who, What, When, Where, How) (including teaching teams)
9/9: Sharing Notes, Slides, and Class Recordings
9/16: Attendance
9/23: Assessment
9/30: My Classroom Experience: Student-Directed Session
10/7: Accessible Experiential Learning (Labs, Hands-On Work)
10/14: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
10/21: Digital Accessibility and Technology in the Classroom
10/28: Canvas: Accessibility and Structure
11/4: Responding to/Supporting Disappearing Students
11/11: Making Campus Referrals
11/18: Student Motivation & Engagement
12/2: Accessibility & AI
12/9: Looking Ahead to Next Semester: Open Education Resources (OER) & Accessibility
Study/Body Doubling Sessions
Date/Time: Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting September 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: DCC Lounge/Student Services Building 2.106
Join Longhorn TIES and the Disability Cultural Center for in-person study and body doubling sessions. Students are invited to bring their homework and study in community with other disabled and neurodivergent students. Snacks provided.
Disabled/Neurodivergent Employee Meet-Ups
Date/Time: 3rd Wednesdays of the month (September 17, October 15, November 19), 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual (RSVP for Zoom link)
Monthly hybrid meet-ups for UT employees who identify as disabled/neurodivergent to come together for community-building and to discuss common experiences. These events will support peer facilitation and open discussion around monthly topics.
- September 17: Health and well-being at work
- October 15: Celebrating [Our] Value and Talent (this is the theme for 2025 National Disability Employment Awareness Month)
- November 19: Disclosure and Descriptions: how and when do we talk about disability at work
Disability Discussions
Date/Time: Weekly on Wednesdays, starting September 10, 3-4 p.m.
Location: Hybrid, Zoom and DCC Meeting Room/SSB 2.106C
Join the DCC for weekly discussions on a variety of disability-related topics. Whether you want to learn from other disabled people or have experiences or resources you are willing to share, these Disability Discussions provide space to have conversations you may not have elsewhere. Let’s harness the power and expertise of the UT Disability Community!
- 9/10: Disability and Education
- 9/17: Disability and Community
- 9/24: Disability and Health
- 10/1: Disability and Media
- 10/8: Disability and Joy
- 10/15: Disability and the Built Environment
- 10/22: Disability and Beauty/Fashion
- 10/29: Disability and Horror
- 11/5: Disability and Policy/Bureaucracy
- 11/12: Disability and Mental Health
- 11/19: Disability and Relationships
- 12/3: Disability and the Future
Students on the Spectrum
Date/Time: Wednesdays, September 17, October 8, November 5, 5-6 p.m.
Location: DCC Lounge/Student Services Building 2.106
Monthly social activities and discussion nights for undergraduate and graduate students who identify as autistic. Connect, play games and share experiences and resources with one another. No proof of diagnosis is required. RSVP for email reminders.
Service Dog Meet-Ups
Date/Time: 1st Thursdays of the month, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4, 10-11 a.m.
Location: Virtual (RSVP for Zoom link)
Do you work with or train a guide dog or service dog? Join the Disability Cultural Center for our Service Dog Meet-Ups! Meet-ups bring together task-trained guide dog and service dog partners and trainers to discuss experiences, share tips and tricks, problem-solve challenges and build community.
Disability in the News
Date/Time: Weekly on Thursdays, starting September 11, 12-1 p.m.
Location: Virtual (RSVP for Zoom link)
These weekly virtual meetups invite attendees to discuss current news related to disability; whether it’s a viral video, a policy update or anything else you want to discuss related to disability and current events! Participants are welcome to bring a topic to contribute to the week’s conversation or arrive ready to listen and discuss what others share. All are welcome!
Connecting Around Chronicity
Date/Time: Biweekly starting September 4, Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Hybrid: Zoom and DCC Meeting Room/SSB 2.106C
RSVP here for email reminders and the Zoom link
Living with a chronic illness or condition can bring unique challenges, especially while navigating the demands of university life. Connecting Around Chronicity offers an opportunity to reduce isolation, foster resilience and find strength in community. Join us to gain tools for emotional well-being, share coping strategies and build connections with others who truly understand what you’re going through. Participants can drop in for one, some or all group sessions. Sessions will be held in hybrid format with in-person and virtual participation options.
Graduate Student Meet-Ups
Date/Time: 2nd Friday of the month (September 12, October 10, November 14), 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: DCC Lounge/SSB 2.106
RSVP for email reminders
Join the DCC and Texas Center for Disability Studies for connection and collaboration! Disabled/neurodivergent graduate students and/or graduate students in disability studies are invited to drop by and enjoy a morning of conversation, networking and community building. Light breakfast will be provided.
Campus Partner Programs
Counseling and Mental Health Center Groups
The Counseling and Mental Health Center offers a variety of free groups for students with a variety of topics and formats. View their current list of offerings on the Groups page.
Longhorn TIES ND@UT Programs
ND@UT Programs, hosted by Longhorn TIES, provide social and skill building events and activities for neurodivergent students. Check out up upcoming events on their webpage.
Longhorn SHARE Communities
SHARE Communities are weekly student-led groups where peers with similar interests, concerns, or wellness goals can find community and social connection that goes beyond surface-level. View their current list of offerings on the SHARE Communities web page.
Check the Google Calendar above or DCC Social Media for one time events happening throughout the semester.