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
Summer 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. in June and July
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 June 2. 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: Tuesdays 12-1 p.m. in June and July
Location: Zoom (RSVP for link)
Join us on Zoom 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.
Disability Discussions
Date and Time: Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. in June and July
Location: 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.
June 4 – Disability Hacks
June 11 – Disability and Community
June 18 – Disability and Interdependence
June 25 – Disability and Children
July 2 – Disability and Leisure
July 9 – Disability and Leadership
July 16 – Disability and Overlapping Identities
July 23 – Disability and Economics
July 30 – Disability and the Future
Disabled/Neurodivergent Employee Meet-Ups
Date and Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month from 12-1 p.m.
- Thursday June 12
- Thursday July 10
Location: Zoom (RSVP for Link)
Disabled/Neurodivergent Employee Meet Ups are monthly virtual events hosted by the DCC for people who work at UT and 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.
Service Dog Meet-Ups
Date and Time:
- Thursday June 5, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom
- Thursday July 3, 10-11 a.m. via Zoom
- Thursday July 31, 10-11 a.m. 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 here for reminders and Zoom link.
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.