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DREAM is an organization by and for college students with disabilities. We advocate for student right

DREAM (Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring) is a national online organization that connects and supports students to become leaders and agents of change on their campuses. Led by a board of student leaders from across the U.S., we offer

• Campus-based chapters and affiliates
• Monthly mentoring sessions
• Weekly newsletters about disability and higher education
• Student-run blog
• National conferences (stay tuned for more information!)

Learn more about DREAM at www.DREAMCollegeDisability.org or contact them at DREAM@ahead.org. DREAM is sponsored by the National Center for College Students with Disabilities (www.NCCSDonline.org) at AHEAD.

10/30/2025

💬 Join DREAM for a live webinar on Options and Resources for Dealing with Disability Accommodation Concerns!

Learn practical strategies for navigating disability accommodations in higher education when requests are delayed, denied, or ineffective. Hear from experts and student advocates including Emma Rogers, Shariese Katrell, and Jen Montag as they share their insights and experiences.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30–2:30 PM Pacific
🔗 Register: www.tinyurl.com/AccommodationConcernsWebinar

Image description:
A flyer for DREAM’s live webinar titled “Options and Resources for Dealing with Disability Accommodation Concerns.” It includes the DREAM logo and photos of the speakers: Emma Rogers with a horse and service dog, Shariese Katrell in a graduation cap and gown, and Jen Montag smiling. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 1:30–2:30 PM Pacific Time. Registration link: www.tinyurl.com/AccommodationConcernsWebinar

10/24/2025

✨ Join Dr. Kate Costello for a Free Guided Tea Tasting! Explore the world of tea through taste and conversation with an expert tea educator and researcher.

Register to receive free supplies!

Two sessions available:
• November 14 at 3 PM PST - tinyurl.com/GuidedTeaTastings

• November 17 at 3 PM PST - tinyurl.com/GuidedTeaTasting

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Image Description:
A promotional graphic for a “Free Guided Tea Tasting” with Dr. Kate Costello. The left side features a headshot of Dr. Costello, a woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue top and gold earrings, smiling softly against a warm-toned background. The right side has large red text that reads “Free Guided Tea Tasting” with a small teapot illustration. Below, event details list two sessions: November 14 and 17 at 3 PM PST, with a link to register at tinyurl.com/GuidedTeaTastings. The bottom section provides a short bio describing Dr. Costello as a tea educator, translator, and researcher with a doctorate from Oxford University, experienced in hosting tea tastings and lectures worldwide.
22h

10/22/2025

Join DREAM for an informative discussion on navigating disability accommodations in higher education. This webinar will bring together experts and student advocates to explore what to do when accommodation requests are delayed, denied, or ineffective. Panelists will share practical strategies and advice on self-advocacy while maintaining well-being. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or ally, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how to address challenges and support disability equity on campus.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 4th
🕒 Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm Pacific Time
🌐Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/AccommodationConcernsWebinar

Image Description: A promotional graphic for a live webinar. The top of the image reads “LIVE WEBINAR” in bold black text. Below that, it says “Options and Resources for Dealing with Disability Accommodation Concerns” in smaller black letters. The date “Tuesday, November 4” is highlighted, with “Tuesday” and “November” in black text framed by red lines and the number “4” in large black font. The bottom of the image shows an illustrated laptop screen with six diverse cartoon-style participants in a virtual meeting.

09/27/2025

✨ Take a mindful pause this midterm season ✨

Join DREAM for our Guided Tea Tasting. DREAM provides a space to explore different teas, connect with community, and slow down together. 🫖💛 This event is free and open to disabled students and allies.

📅 Date: November 14, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM PT
🔗 Register here by October 30th to receive free supplies: www.tinyurl.com/GuidedTeaTastings

For questions or to request ASL interpreters/other access needs, email dream@ahead.org.

Image description:
A colorful graphic with wavy borders in orange, purple, and green surrounds a large brown teapot with a black handle. Text on the teapot reads: “Tea Tasting. Nov. 14th at 3 pm PT. Register by Oct. 30th. www.tinyurl.com/GuidedTeaTastings.”
A yellow flower shape on the left says “Free supplies.”

09/26/2025

🌟 Join us for the Disability Cultural Center Activist Panel! 🌟

Disabled student activists will share their experiences, insights, and visions for disability justice on campus and beyond. Learn about how you can advocate for a Disability Cultural Center. Don’t miss this inspiring and powerful conversation!

📅 Date: October 13, 2025
🕑 Time: 2 PM Pacific / 5 PM Eastern
🔗 Register here: www.tinyurl.com/DisabilityStudentActivistPanel

Image Description:

Flyer with DREAM’s logo and text: “Disability Cultural Center Activist Panel. Register: www.tinyurl.com/DisabilityStudentActivistPanel. Oct 13, 2025, 2 PM Pacific Time.” The background is purple with white clouds, green leaves, and colorful illustrations of four people: two walking together, one using a wheelchair receiving flowers, and another holding the flowers.

09/20/2025

📚✨ Need a boost for midterms & finals? ✨📚

Join DREAM for our Virtual Coworking Sessions. DREAM will provide a supportive body-doubling space where we work alongside each other to increase focus, motivation, and accountability. Whether you’re studying, writing, or catching up on tasks, come get things done in community. 💻☕

For questions or to request ASL interpreters/other access needs, email dream@ahead.org.

🗓 Midterm Coworking: Tuesday, November 18th
🕒 3:00 – 4:30 PM PT
🔗 Register: www.tinyurl.com/MidtermCoWorkingSession

🗓 Finals Coworking: December 3rd & 10th
🕒 2:00 – 4:00 PM PT
🔗 Register: www.tinyurl.com/CoWorkingSession

✨ Image Description:
The first flyer has a blue background with an illustration of a laptop screen showing four smiling people in a video call. Text reads: “Virtual Coworking Sessions – Prepare for Midterms and Finals!” Registration details are pinned on green sticky notes: November 18th as well as December 3rd and 10th.

The second graphic is titled “Disability Life Hack: Body Double” and includes a cartoon brain working alongside others at laptops. Colorful boxes explain the benefits of body doubling: Focus Improves, Less Isolation, Effective Learning, Motivation, and Accountability. Credit: Cena Block.

09/18/2025

🎮✨ Game on with DREAM! ✨🎮

Join us for Virtual Game Night: Jackbox Edition — a relaxed, welcoming online space to laugh, connect, and play together. Whether you’re flying solo or bringing a friend, all you need is a phone, laptop, or iPad. No experience necessary—just bring your sense of fun!

📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕒 3:00 – 4:30 PM PT
🌐 Register: www.tinyurl.com/DreamVirtualGameNight

Image Description:
A bright, playful flyer promoting DREAM’s Virtual Game Night: Jackbox Edition. The text includes the event name, date (Saturday, October 18, 2025), time (3:00–4:30 PM Pacific Time), and registration link (www.tinyurl.com/DreamVirtualGameNight). The design features colorful gaming icons like controllers, phones, and speech bubbles, highlighting the fun, interactive nature of the event.

09/17/2025

✨ Take a mindful pause this midterm season ✨

Join DREAM for our Guided Tea Tasting — a space to explore different teas, connect with community, and slow down together. 🫖💛 This event is free and open to disabled students and allies.

📅 Date: November 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM Pacific Time
🔗 Register here by November 3rd to recieve free supplies: www.tinyurl.com/GuidedTeaTasting

Image Description: A beige flyer with playful fonts and a cute illustration of a smiling teacup filled with tea. The teacup has a tea bag string hanging over the side. At the top, bold text reads: “Free! Guided Tea Tasting.” Below, it says: “College students! Take a mindful pause during midterm season!” The registration link is listed: www.tinyurl.com/GuidedTeaTasting At the bottom, the event date and time are displayed: “17 November, 2025, 3 PM – 4:30 PM.”

09/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share the free online global Encore Screening of the International Q***r Women of Color Film Festival (QWOCFF), streaming September 10–16, 2025!

QWOCFF is one of the Top 5 Film Festivals for Accessibility. This Encore brings the entire festival online: every film, every filmmaker discussion, plus new films making their QWOCMAP debut. You’ll also have access to their powerful Unshakeable Legacy panels.

🌍 Global Access, Free for All
• Every film includes open captions and audio description
• Filmmaker discussions include ASL interpretation and open captions
• 100% FREE, watch from anywhere
This is a beautiful opportunity to experience stories from q***r women of color and transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary filmmakers—without barriers.

📅 Save the dates: September 10–16, 2025
🎥 Watch here: https://qwocff.org/encore-screening/
📂 Explore promo materials: https://tinyurl.com/Q***rWomenOfColorFilmFestival
✨Let’s celebrate, share, and support!

Image descriptions:

Image One: A promotional flyer for the San Francisco International Q***r Women of Color Film Festival (QWOCFF) Encore Screening.

Images from 2 to 10 are flyers for each of these sample films:
• Can't Stop Change - Q***r Climate Stories from the Florida Frontlines by Natalia Villaran-Quinoñes and Jess Martínez
• Standing Above The Clouds by Jalena Keane-Lee
• Come Dance With Me by Nwao
• Mother of the Closet by Chidera Orazulike & Yliana Roland
• September 10th by Tasneem Nanji
• Sister Salad Days by Adesola Thomas
• What Would You Tell Your Past Self by Nyah Edington
• Who'll Stop The Rain by Su I-Hsuan
• Your Next Door Neighbors by Ana Jimenez

***rStorytelling

08/29/2025

📣 Join us for DREAM’s Fall Town Hall!
This is a space for DREAM chapters, affiliates, and students interested in starting disability student groups to connect, share experiences, and build community. Attending is a great way to meet peers, exchange strategies, and strengthen disability activism on your campus.

✨ Bonus: Each group will receive free tabling supplies—DREAM buttons!

📅 Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕒 Time: 3–4:30 PM Pacific Time
🌐 Registration: www.tinyurl.com/DreamFallTownHall

For questions or to request ASL interpreters/other access needs, email dream@ahead.org.

Image Description:
A pink graphic with a bold title that reads “DREAM Town Hall!” Text boxes inside the design provide details: “September 30th, 2025, 3 pm – 4:30 pm Pacific Time. For DREAM chapters, affiliates, and those interested in starting a disability student group! Free Tabling Supplies: DREAM Buttons!” At the bottom, a yellow banner highlights: “Registration Link: www.tinyurl.com/DreamFallTownHall.”
A computer mouse cursor and an image of a button featuring the disability pride flag are also included.

08/21/2025

🎬✨ The recording of The Ride Ahead: Film Discussion with the Directors is now available on our YouTube channel!

In this powerful conversation, father-son duo Samuel and Dan Habib reflect on their film The Ride Ahead, which follows Samuel as he seeks wisdom from six influential disabled leaders who have made a difference.

📺 Watch now on YouTube: DREAM at NCCSD ()

📝 Transcript with time stamps: https://tinyurl.com/RideAheadTranscription

🌐 Learn more about DREAM, our national student group: www.DREAMcollegedisability.org

🌐 Learn more about the NCCSD: www.NCCSDonline.org

Image description: Graphic with a film reel and a starburst that reads “Recording posted on our YouTube channel.” The text inside a filmstrip reads: The Ride Ahead Film Discussion with the Directors. Bottom left corner shows the DREAM logo, and bottom right corner lists: “YouTube: DREAM at NCCSD .” Background is maroon and black with cream-colored text and design elements.

08/11/2025

The recording of our Intersectionality Panel is now available! 🎉✨

Hear from powerful voices exploring the ways our identities intersect and shape our experiences — and how we can show up authentically in all spaces.

🎥 Watch now: www.tinyurl.com/IntersectionalityRecording

💬 "We have the right and responsibility to define ourselves and show up." – Marie Blackburn

Image description:
A beige background with watercolor green leaves in the corners. At the top, a black outlined starburst shape contains the text: “www.tinyurl.com/IntersectionalityRecording.” Large bold text in the center reads: “Intersectionality Panel Recording Posted.” Below, in smaller black text with quotation marks, is the quote: “We have the right and responsibility to define ourselves and show up” – Marie Blackburn.

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Huntersville, NC
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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http://www.dreamcollegedisability.org/

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