In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Disability Alliance at Yale (DAY) is hosting a series of workshops and special events throughout October. These events celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities in our community and offer education on issues impacting people with disabilities.
Through partnerships with the Yale African American Affinity Group, the Working Women’s Network, the Office of Inclusion & Diversity at Yale School of Management, Student Accessibility Services, and many others, these events are open to the entire Yale community.
Upcoming Events:
- ABC’s of Special Education (October 10, 12:00–1:15 PM, Zoom)
Learn about special education processes, including IEPs and dispute resolution.
[Register here]
- Introduction to Assistive Technology (October 16, 12:00–1:00 PM, Zoom and in-person)
Discover tools that make technology more accessible with Jordan Colbert from SAS.
[Register here]
- DAY Monthly Meeting (October 18, 12:00–1:00 PM, Zoom)
Join DAY’s steering committee and contribute ideas for future events.
[Register here]
- Accessibility in the Workplace - Digital Accessibility (October 21, 12:00–1:00 PM, Zoom)
Learn about digital accessibility policies and accessible purchasing at Yale.
[Register here]
- Book Talk: Unhide & Seek with Ruth Rathblott (October 22, 11:45 AM–12:45 PM, Zoom)
Ruth Rathblott discusses expanding diversity to include visible and invisible differences.
[Register here]
- Experiencing Life With a Disability (October 23, 12:00–1:00 PM, Zoom)
Yale employees share their experiences navigating disabilities at work and home.
[Register here]
- Falcon Girls (Accessible Performances) (October 26 & November 2)
Complimentary tickets available for accessible performances of the Yale Repertory Theatre’s falcon girls.
[Request tickets here]
All events are open to the Yale community. We encourage you to spread the word!