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.
DCC Events
Spring 2025 Recurring Events
Check the Google Calendar above or DCC Social Media for one time events happening throughout the semester.
Adapted/Wheelchair Tennis & Pickleball
Date and Time: Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Whitaker Courts, Courts 9 and 10
The DCC has partnered with Austin Adapted Sports and RecSports to host weekly Wheelchair/Adapted Tennis & Pickleball nights starting January 27. All disability and experience levels are welcome; equipment is provided. To attend RSVP here by Mondays at noon.
Disability in the News
Date and Time: Mondays 12-1 p.m
Location: Zoom (RSVP for link)
Join us on Zoom every Monday starting January 13 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.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! RSVP here to receive a Zoom link.
NEW: Disabled/Neurodivergent Faculty & Staff Meet-Ups
Date and Time: Last Tuesday of the month from 12-1 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28th: Community Building at UT
- Tuesday, February 25: Invisible Disability Experiences
- Tuesday, March 25: Disability and Career
Location: Zoom (RSVP for Link)
Disabled/Neurodivergent Faculty & Staff Meet-Ups are a monthly virtual event hosted by the DCC for UT faculty and staff who identify as disabled/neurodivergent/chronically ill/Deaf to come together for community-building and to discuss common experiences. Each month will feature open discussion around monthly topics. RSVP for Zoom link and email reminders.
Accessible Pedagogy Conversations
Date and Time: Wednesdays 12-1 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Join The DCC, Disability and Access, and the Center for Teaching and Learning for our new 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. We will explore new topics each week to enhance accessibility for all. More information and RSVP here.
Listed below is the topic line up for Spring 2025:
- 1/15: Discussing Accommodations with Students
- 1/22: Sharing Notes, Slides, and Class Recordings
- 1/29: Attendance
- 2/5: Assessment
- 2/12: Teaching Teams & Accommodations
- 2/19: Accessible Experiential Learning (Labs, Hands-On Work)
- 2/26: Making Campus Referrals
- 3/5: Digital Accessibility Check-in: Assessing Needs and Evaluating Support
- 3/12: Canvas: Accessibility and Structure
- 3/19: Spring Break
- 3/26: Dealing with Disappearing Students
- 4/2: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
- 4/9: Student Motivation & Engagement
- 4/16: Accessibility & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- 4/23: Looking Ahead to Next Semester: Open Education Resources (OER) & Accessibility
Disability Discussions
Date and Time: Wednesdays from 3-4pm
Location: SSB 3.200K/Zoom
Join the DCC in discussion around a variety of disability-related topics each week. Whether you want to learn more about the topic 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! All members of the UT community, including alumni, are welcome. RSVP here to receive email reminders and the Zoom link.
Listed below is the topic line up for Spring 2025:
- 1/22 Disability at UT
- 1/29 Disability and Healthcare
- 2/5 Disability and Civic Engagement
- 2/12 Disability and Relationships
- 2/19 Disability and Professionalism
- 2/26 Crip Time
- 3/5 Disability in Art and Media
- 3/12 Disability and Travel
- 3/19 -Spring Break
- 3/26 Disability and Beauty/Fashion
- 4/2 Disability and Religion
- 4/9 Disability and Grief/Loss
- 4/16 Disability and Humor
- 4/23 Disability and Rest
- 4/30 Disability Pride & Identity/recap
Students on the Spectrum
Date and Time:
- Wednesday, January 22 from 5:30-7pm
- Wednesday, February 19 from 5:30-7pm
- Wednesday, March 12 from 5:30-7pm
- Wednesday, April 9 from 5:30-7pm
Location: SSB 3.200
The DCC and Longhorn TIES will be hosting monthly Students on the Spectrum social activities and discussion nights. This group provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students who identify as autistic to connect, play games, and share experiences and resources with one another. No diagnosis/proof of diagnosis is required. RSVP here if you’d like to attend.
Disability Culture Conversations
Date and Time: Last Thursday of the month from 12-1 p.m.
- Thursday, February 27: Disability in Transportation
Thursday, March 27: Disability and TX Councils and Committees
Thursday, April 24: Disability and Disaster Preparedness
Location: Zoom (RSVP for link)
Monthly virtual events to learn how disability intersects with different aspects of life. Each session focuses on a specific topic and features a short overview, guest speaker insights, and open discussion. All are welcome. RSVP here to receive Zoom link.
Digital Accessibility Hour
Date and Time: Third Thursday of the month 1-2 p.m.
- Thursday February 20
- Thursday March 20
- Thursday April 17
Location: Zoom (RSVP for link)
Connecting Around Chronicity: Drop-In Support for Students with Life-Altering Medical Conditions
Hosted by the Counseling and Mental Health Center and Disability Cultural Center. All groups are free and confidential.
Biweekly on Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. CST
- January 30
- February 13 and 27
- March 13 and 27
- April 10 and April 24
Alice Lazare and Emily Shryock (DCC Staff Member)
Location: SSB 3.200k and Zoom
Living with a chronic illness or condition can bring unique challenges, especially while navigating the demands of university life. Connecting Around Chronicity offers students 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. Group sessions will be held hybrid, with in-person or virtual options to participate. The drop-in format of the group is a great way to access mental healthcare without having to make a weekly commitment.
Register for Zoom link and email reminders: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/4_fiaXSfQFSVrfo4oOIUbQ
Study Sessions
Date and Time: Mondays 6-8 p.m. and Fridays 5-7 p.m., every other week
- Monday February 3, 6-8 p.m.
- Friday February, 5-7 p.m.
- Monday February 17, 6-8 p.m.
- Friday February 21, 5-7 p.m.
- Monday March 3, 6-8 p.m.
- Friday March 7, 5-7 p.m.
- Monday March 31, 6-8 p.m.
- Friday April 4, 5-7 p.m.
- Monday April 14, 6-8 p.m.
- Friday April 18, 5-7 p.m.
Location: Student Services Building (SSB) 3.200K
Join Longhorn TIES and the Disability Cultural Center for in person study halls. Students are invited to bring their homework and study in community with other disabled and neurodivergent students. Snacks will be provided.
Service Dog Meet Ups
Date and Time: First Friday of the month from 12-1 p.m.
- Friday February 7 via Zoom
- Friday March 7, location TBD
- Friday April 4, location TBD
These meet ups are designed to connect and support people working with and/or training task-trained service and guide dog partners on campus. Meet Up locations vary each meeting. RSVP for Zoom link and location updates.
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.