Disability Awareness Month

Disability Awareness Month was first established by the Disability Resource Center in 2018 and is an extension of national and state recognized celebrations aimed to uplift the voices of those with disabilities as well as to expand disability awareness.

During the first two weeks of October the state of Florida recognizes Disability History and Awareness Weeks. During this time educators are encouraged to teach students about Disability issues, bring awareness to the community, and disability history. October is also National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is a time to educate employers about disability employment issues and the contributions of employees with disabilities.

During the month of October and beyond, we encourage you to share your inclusion efforts, your specific disability knowledge and how we can work together to make our university and community an inclusive space for all.

Events

Night with Florida Soccer - October 5 at 6 p.m. Come out to Donald R. Dizney Stadium at 6 p.m. to watch the Gators’ soccer team take on Mississippi State! The game will be an awesome opportunity to learn more about the DRC’s resources as well as cultivate community with other DRC students.

DRC Night with Florida Soccer

October 5 | 6 p.m.
Donald R. Dizney Stadium


Human Library 6:30 p.m. in Reitz Union G310. Have you ever wanted to step into the pages of a book? Well, come October 10, you can! The Disability Ambassadors will be hosting their Human Library event at 5:30 p.m. in room G310 of the Reitz Union. During the event, three Disability Ambassador members will serve as human books and share their story as it relates to disability. You won’t want to miss it!

Human Library

October 10 | 6:30 p.m.
Reitz Union Room G310


Accessible Day at the Lake is happening October 20 from 12 - 3 p.m.

Accessible Day at the Lake

October 20 | 12 -3 p.m.
Lake Wauburg North Shore Pavillion


October 22 Celebrate Taco Tuesday a few days early and join the DRC’s student groups at the Chipotle on West University Ave! Mention the Disability Ambassadors from 5 - 8 p.m. to send a portion of your purchase to the student groups.

Student Group Fundraising

October 22 | 5-8 p.m.
Chipotle on University Avenue


Night with Florida Volleyball Cap Disability Awareness Month with a night in the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Watch Florida Volleyball face Tennessee at 7 p.m. while celebrating disability at the same time.

Night with Florida Volleyball

November 3 | 7 p.m.
Stephen C. O'Connell Center


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