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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.

04/21/2026

Here are DREAM’s upcoming free online events focused on access, disability justice, research, and connection. Join us for powerful conversations, finals coworking sessions, and a celebration of disabled graduates!

All events are in Pacific Time
April
• April 21 at 3 PM — When Accommodations Aren’t Accessible
tinyurl.com/AccessAccommodationsWebinar
• April 27 at 1 PM — Disability Justice Researchers Panel
tinyurl.com/DisabilityResearchPanel

May
• May 6 at 3 PM — Disability Graduation 🎓
tinyurl.com/DisabilityGraduation2026
• May 7 from 1–3 PM — Finals Coworking Session
tinyurl.com/May7FinalsCoWork
• May 12 from 1–3 PM — Finals Coworking Session
tinyurl.com/May12FinalsCoWork

July
• July 19 from 4–6 PM — Discussion with the Director of All Riders
tinyurl.com/AllRidersFilm
Explore more and stay connected: dreamcollegedisability.org
For questions, and requesting ASL interpreters or other access needs, email NCCSD@ahead.org.

Image Description:

Image One: The text is “DREAM events. Spring 2026.” The disability pride flag is the background. Five colored lines diagonal next to each other with a black background. Red represents physical disabilities; yellow is cognitive or intellectual disabilities; white is invisible and undiagnosed disabilities; blue is psychiatric disabilities; green is sensory disabilities. The black space represents the lives the disability community have lost due to ableism. The diagonal stripes represent the disability community in solidarity and unison.
Image Two: A stock photo of a person writing in a journal next to a laptop is the background.
Image Three: A stock photo of a microphone and two people blurred in the background.
Image Four: Graduation caps with blue tassels thrown in the air with a blue sky.
Image Five: A laptop next to a plant.
Image Six: The movie poster of All Riders.

04/02/2026

We’ve got a full lineup of upcoming DREAM events this spring and summer!

Join us for conversations on access and disability justice, connect with community during finals coworking sessions, and celebrate disabled graduates. Let’s learn, build community, and get through finals together.

Visit our website to learn more: dreamcollegedisability.org

Image Description:
The events are organized by month in Pacific Time.

April events include:
• April 21st at 3 pm: “When Accommodations Aren’t Accessible” webinar. www.tinyurl.com/AccessAccommodationsWebinar
• April 27th at 1 pm: “Disability Justice Researchers Panel.” www.tinyurl.com/DisabilityResearchPanel

May events include:
• May 6th at 3 pm: “Disability Graduation.” www.tinyurl.com/DisabilityGraduation2026
• May 7th from 1–3 pm: “Finals Coworking Session.” www.tinyurl.com/May7FinalsCoWork
• May 12th from 1–3 pm: “Finals Coworking Session.” www.tinyurl.com/May12FinalsCoWork

July event includes:
• July 19th from 4–6 pm: “Discussion with the Director of All Riders.” www.tinyurl.com/AllRidersFilm

03/17/2026

💛 Alice Wong’s Celebration of Life 💛

We invite you to gather, wherever you are, to honor, remember, and celebrate the life, love, and legacy of Alice Wong. This is a time for collective remembrance, grief, and connection.

March 25, 2026
11:00 AM–12:30 PM PST

Host a watch party: https://bit.ly/AliceIsLove

Whether you’re lighting a candle, dancing, sharing stories, spoiling your pet, building an altar, writing a letter to Alice, enjoying food, or participating in mutual aid or political action, your presence and care matter.
Alice taught us that access is love, that disabled people belong to one another, and that community is built through care.

Image descriptions:
Image 1: A dark, star-filled night sky background with text reading: “Alice Wong’s Celebration of Life. March 25th, 2026, 11 AM–12:30 PM PST. Host a watch party: https://bit.ly/AliceIsLove.”
Image 2: A dark background with a lit candle at the bottom center. Text reads: “Honoring Alice Wong: Ideas for Gatherings, Actions, and Activities.” A list with red heart icons includes: Build an altar; Share stories; Write a letter to Alice; Read & reflect on Alice’s wisdoms; Participate in local mutual aid or political action; Have a dance party; Spoil your pet; Enjoy food.

02/23/2026

Join DREAM and share with your networks! We are looking forward to our lineup of events!

For questions, and requesting ASL interpreters or other access needs, email NCCSD@ahead.org.

Image One:
The text is “DREAM events. Spring 2026.” The disability pride flag is the background. Five colored lines diagonal next to each other with a black background. Red represents physical disabilities; yellow is cognitive or intellectual disabilities; white is invisible and undiagnosed disabilities; blue is psychiatric disabilities; green is sensory disabilities. The black space represents the lives the disability community have lost due to ableism. The diagonal stripes represent the disability community in solidarity and unison.

Image Two:
“Upcoming Events EST” highlights DREAM’s upcoming virtual events. A steaming cup of tea on a table near a window, promoting “Mindful Tea Tasting with Kate Costello” on February 24 from 6:30–7:30 PM.
Register: www.tinyurl.com/DreamTeaTastingEvent

Image Three:
Hands over a rainbow labyrinth on a tabletop, advertising a “Labyrinth Workshop with Dr. Wendy Harbour” on March 25 from 6–8:15 PM.
Register: www.tinyurl.com/LabyrinthEvent

Image Four:
Historic photo of Deaf student activists holding a large “Deaf President Now!” sign, promoting a film screening and discussion on March 4 from 6–7 PM.
Register: www.tinyurl.com/DeafPresidentNowFilm

Image Five:
Coming soon sign with green leaves - Disability in Higher Education Researchers Panel in April and Disability Graduation in May.

02/19/2026

Just in time for midterms!

Take a study break with DREAM at the NCCSD using labyrinths, which have been found throughout history in diverse cultures worldwide.

March 4th at 3 pm Pacific Time

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/LabyrinthEvent

Labyrinths can be used for various purposes, including meditation, reflection, and stress reduction, but everyone has a unique experience.
This free session is open to the public, but is designed for disabled students, staff, and faculty in higher education. It will not involve any specific religious or spiritual orientation.

When you register, you will receive a labyrinth to download for March 4. Interpreters and captioning will be provided.

If you have a vision-related disability or have other access needs, contact the presenter by February 27 (wendy@ahead.org) and she will send you a free tactile labyrinth or materials in alternate formats.

02/06/2026

📣 Call for Nominations! 📣
The 2026 Society for Disability Studies (SDS) Awards are now open for nominations!

We invite the disability studies community to recognize scholars, artists, mentors, and leaders whose work has made a lasting impact. Award categories include Lifetime Achievement, Mentoring, Book Awards, Emerging Scholar, Curatorial/Exhibition work, and more.

🗓 Deadline: March 31, 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/DisabilityAwards

Please share widely and help us celebrate the breadth, creativity, and rigor of disability studies ✨

Image Description:

A beige flyer titled “Call for Nominations: 2026 Society for Disability Studies Awards.” The flyer lists nine award categories: Lifetime Achievement Award; Mentoring Award; Senior Book Award; First Book Award; Edited Collection Award; Curatorial or Exhibition Award; Most Significant Article in Disability Studies Quarterly (DSQ); Most Significant Unpublished Doctoral Researcher Manuscript; and the Irving K. Zola Emerging Scholar Award. On the right side, a cloud-shaped graphic reads “Apply by: March 31st, 2026.” At the bottom is a blue “Apply” button with the URL https://tinyurl.com/DisabilityAwards The Society for Disability Studies logo appears in the lower right corner. Decorative leaves appear in the corners.

01/28/2026

🌟 DREAM Spring Town Hall Meeting 🌟

Join us for a community-wide Town Hall where DREAM chapters and affiliates come together to share, learn, and build collective power around disability advocacy and community.

🗓 Tuesday, February 18
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM Central
🌐 Open to everyone!

This is a space to connect, hear updates, and engage in conversation across the DREAM network. We hope to see you there!
👉 Register here: www.tinyurl.com/DreamSpringTownHall

Image Description:
A purple and beige graphic flyer titled “Town Hall Meeting” in large white text. On the left side, rounded purple text bubbles list the event details: “Tuesday, February 18,” “5:00–6:30 PM Central,” and “Open to everyone!” On the right side, white text on a purple brushstroke reads, “Learn from DREAM chapters and affiliates about disability advocacy and community!” At the bottom right is a purple “Register” button with a white arrow and the registration link: www.tinyurl.com/DreamSpringTownHall. The bottom left features an illustration of a diverse group of people participating in a virtual meeting, with speech bubbles, charts, and screens representing online collaboration and discussion.

01/26/2026

The team behind the documentary The Ride Ahead is launching a brand-new, fully online National Disability Leadership Series! This 10-month series will help US-based young disabled adults, educators, professionals, and family members grow as disability leaders through presentations, community connections, mentorship, and group projects.

Applications are now open! Visit bit.ly/NDLS_flyer to learn more and submit an application form by February 15.

Image Description: Blue and yellow image with text “Applications now open! National Disability Leadership Series. Featuring presentations by...” and headshots of Elijah Armstrong, Dan Habib, Samuel Habib, Martha Haythorn, Keith Jones, Paula Kluth, Anna Landre, Emily Ladau, Isabel Mavrides-Calderon, Lateef McLeod, Grace Medina, Sophie Poost, Stephanie Woodward, Maysoon Zayid, and Jordyn Zimmerman. Text below reads "... & others! Apply by Feb 15 at bit.ly/NDLS_flyer"

01/14/2026

📣 Call for Submissions: DREAM-U Zine ✨

DREAM-U Zine was created to uplift disabled narratives, communities, and leaders through art, storytelling, and shared resources. We’re inviting disabled folx and disability organizations to submit content on a rolling basis for our monthly, free, and accessible zine.

💜 Have disability activism—yours or someone else’s—you want recognized
🎨 Share your art, writing, or advice
📅 Promote virtual events and opportunities for disabled college students

Submissions received by the 20th of each month are considered for that month’s issue. Submissions after the 20th roll into the following issue.

🔗 Submit here: www.tinyurl.com/DREAM-U
📧 Questions? Email Em and Jessica at dream@ahead.org

Image Description:
A promotional graphic for the DREAM-U Zine. On the left, an illustrated person with brown skin sits cross-legged on the floor holding a clipboard and pen, surrounded by papers, a cup, and a plant, suggesting writing or creative work. On the right is the DREAM logo (Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring). Large text reads, “Submit to the DREAM-U Zine!” Purple text bubbles list: “Have your or someone’s disability activism to be recognized,” “Feature your art, writing, and advice,” and “Share your virtual events and opportunities for disabled college students.” At the bottom is a green button labeled “Submit” and the link www.tinyurl.com/DREAM-U.

01/08/2026

Access is Love (Wong, 2019).

This short video highlights how built-in accessibility features support disabled people in navigating school, work, and everyday life. Tools like captions, screen readers, and voice technology meet access needs.

Accessibility should be expected, integrated, and valued across campuses, technology, and communities.

🎥 Watch “musical” like ad featuring disabled college students here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmFPWxjmnqE

Image Description:

A lively campus scene unfolds in front of a brick academic building with arched doorways. A diverse group of students move through the space, smiling, dancing, and interacting. Several students are part of a marching band wearing light blue uniforms and white hats, playing drums as they walk. Disabled students are visibly included throughout the scene, including wheelchair users participating alongside peers. The energy is celebratory and communal. White text centered over the image reads, “Designed for every student.”

12/09/2025

✨ Finals Week Coworking Session with DREAM! ✨

Need some motivation, focus, or gentle accountability as you finish the semester? Join DREAM for our supportive body-doubling coworking session! Whether you're working on finals, creative projects, or everyday tasks, you’re welcome in this low-pressure, community-oriented space.

📅 December 10th
🕒 2:00–4:00 pm Pacific Time
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CoWorkingSession

Let’s get things done together. 💛

Image Descriptions:

Image One: A colorful digital flyer titled “Looking for a Coworking Virtual Space?” The text shares that the coworking session is on December 10th from 2:00–4:00 pm Pacific Time, with a registration link: www.tinyurl.com/CoWorkingSession. The center illustration shows three people sitting at a shared table working on laptops and tablets. Decorative text on the sides says “let’s do this” and “keep up the good work.”

Image Two:
A colorful infographic titled “Disability Life Hack: Body Double.” At the top left is a three-panel cartoon: a fluffy white brain looks stressed while working alone on a laptop, but becomes happier and calmer when two pink brains join and work alongside it.

Below the title, five rounded text boxes explain the benefits of body doubling:

Focus Improves (blue box with smiling emoji): “Someone near also completing a task gives a sense of unspoken pressure to finish.”

Less Isolation (purple box with heart doodle): “Body doubling anchors you, reminding your brain that it’s time to focus and work.”

Effective Learning (pink box with brain icon): “Mirroring helps focus. Learning by seeing and doing ‘models’ a focused work hour.”

Motivation (red box with “You can do this” sticker): “Sharing your completed tasks with your body double.

Accountability (green box with clock icon): “Scheduling a time to work with a body double forces external accountability.” “Credit Cena Block” appears in the bottom right corner.

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

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
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Thursday	8am - 5pm
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