Disability Awareness Month - October

a mix of students including those with disabilities

The goals of Disability Awareness Month are to:

  • Raise awareness about the diverse experiences of people with disabilities
  • Create a more inclusive campus for students with disabilities
  • Challenge assumptions and stereotypes regarding people with disabilities
  • Increase awareness of available resources for students with disabilities

Join us for the following workshops scheduled throughout the month of October.

Disability Rights of California (DRC)

When: October 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Via Zoom at RSVP at DRC

Disability Rights of California (DRC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 that defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.

Best Buddies International

When: October 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Via Zoom at RSVP at Best Buddies International

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Central Valley Training Center (CVTC)

When: October 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Via Zoom at RSVP at CVTC

CVTC offers a variety of consumer services designed to educate, facilitate, train and assist individuals to reach their full potential and live life to the fullest.

Dreamcatchers

When: October 19 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Zoom. RSVP at Dreamcatchers

Dreamcatchers assists adults with limitations and disabilities by providing assessments, job preparation, job placement, and job coaching. Dreamcatchers employment services are key to fighting stigma and discrimination for individuals with limitations.

California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)

When: October 26 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Via Zoom at CTAP.
Passcode:099018. Webinar ID:862 3394 5307

CTAP provides free specialized telephone equipment and services to qualified Californians who may have difficulty using a standard telephone.  Learn how you can schedule free virtual training to learn how to use the accessibility features on your smartphone.