Each October, we honor Disability Awareness Month, which has a deep-rooted connection to UC Berkeley as a birthplace of the disability rights movement.
Our campus is proud to continue a tradition of educating and employing disabled people. The centering of disability on our campus is due in large part to our historical role as the home of the disability rights movement, dedicated disabled student activism, as well as allyship from non-disabled faculty and staff.
Celebrating campus milestones for DAC and DCC!
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We are excited to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Disability Access & Compliance Office (DAC) and the first anniversary of the Disability Cultural Community (DCC) Center. Since its formal opening on October 25, 2022, the DCC has served as a vibrant hub for students, faculty, staff, and community members. This dynamic center has hosted a multitude of events and workshops, with past event flyers available for viewing. In the wellness space, Disability Management Services continues to offer many resources for faculty and staff, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has evolved its support for students with disabilities. Additionally, it has consistently expanded its offerings, collaborating with partners like Alternative Media, Career Engagement, Disability Access and Compliance, and Classroom Accessibility. The DCC welcomes collaborations with students and campus partners, providing spaces for group meetings, workshops, panels, and various events. Stay updated by following @ucbdisabilityculture on Instagram, and don't miss the celebratory anniversary party on October 25, 2023. Join us as we continue building and supporting the campus disability community!
Dwinelle Annex Becoming New Home for DSP
We are delighted to share that construction will begin this year to transform the Dwinelle Annex into a new home for the Disabled Students Program (DSP). Originally designed by architect John Galen Howard in the 1920s, the building will undergo extensive renovations and accessibility upgrades. When completed, for the first time in its 60-year history, DSP will have office space and common meeting areas that are specifically designed to meet the needs of its community.