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 is also proud to promote and support events hosted by our campus and community partners.

The Google calendar displays all disability-related events on campus. Recurring events are listed in text below.

DCC Events

Campus Partner Events

DCC Events

Summer 2024 Recurring Events

Check the Google Calendar above or DCC Social Media for one time events happening throughout the semester.

 

Disability in the News

Date and Time: Tuesdays 12pm – 1pm
Location: Zoom, please RSVP for link 
Disability in the News is a new program offered by the DCC. Join us on Zoom every Tuesday from 12-1pm (starting Tuesday May 21st) to discuss what is happening in the news related to disability; whether its 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!

Disability Discussions

Date and Time: Wednesdays from 3-4pm

Location: SSB 3.200K/Zoom

    • May 22 – Education & Disability
    • May 29 – Healthcare & Disability
    • June 5 – Disability in the Media
    • June 12 – Family & Disability
    • June 19 – University Closed for Juneteenth: No Disability Discussion
    • June 26 – Housing & Disability
    • July 3 – Models of Disability
    • July 10 – Navigating Campus
    • July 17 – Making Connections on Campus
    • July 24 – Disability Advocacy
    • July 31 – Summer 2024 Recap

Join the DCC in discussion around a variety of disability-related topics each week. 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 be able to have anywhere else. Let’s harness the power and expertise of the UT Disability Community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome)! Sign up for any/all session!

Adapted Sports and Recreation

The DCC is partnering with Austin Adapted Sports to host and participate in adapted sports opportunities in Austin.

Stay tuned for updates on wheelchair/adaptive tennis and kayaking opportunities this summer!

For more events and information about Austin Adapted Sports, visit their full calendar of events 

Campus Partner Events

Check the Google Calendar above or DCC Social Media for one time events happening throughout the semester.

 

Community Events with the DCC

Disabled community, education and advocacy extends beyond the 40 Acres and the DCC wants to provide opportunities to build bridges between campus and community. Join the DCC in supporting these off campus events and enjoy participating with members of the UT Community. All are welcome!