The U of A will observe Disability Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of Disability Awareness Month is to educate about disability issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of individuals with disabilities. This year's theme is "Disability: Part of the Equity Equation."

"We are proud to continue providing educational opportunities to our campus community about disability topics," said J'onnelle Colbert-Diaz, director of accommodation and accessibility services/ADA coordinator. "Disability Awareness Month gives us an opportunity to highlight the day-to-day work the campus does. We want to spread the important message that we value all perspectives, including those of individuals with disabilities."

Reflecting this year's theme, throughout the month, the Office of Accommodation and Accessibility Services within the Department of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX (OEOC) will be engaging in a variety of activities to educate the campus community on disability issues and its commitment to an inclusive work culture. These efforts include a series of informative webinars on topics related to Disability Awareness, Crip Camp movie viewing with a panel discussion and the first Disability Awareness Awards Ceremony.  Registration is required for all events. 

Schedule of Offerings: 

• Neurodiversity in the Workplace Webinar: 2-3 p.m. Oct. 3
• Crip Camp Movie Viewing and Discussion: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 11
• PDF and Advertising Accessibility Webinar: 1-2:30 p.m. Oct. 18
• Disability Etiquette Webinar: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 20
• Accessible Attitudes Webinar: 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 24
• Disability Awareness Recognition Event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27

The Department of Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX is recognized by SHRM to offer professional development credits for the trademarked SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification activities.

Register for Disability Awareness Month events.