NCCSD Events
No Filter: Panel Discussions on Transition to College with a Disability
Part 1
No Filters – Part 1: The Nuts & Bolts of Getting Ready for College Life
Date: November 14, 2024
Location: Live on Zoom
Time: 2:00 pm EDT / 1:00 pm CDT / 12:00 pm MDT / 11:00 am PDT
Register: Scan the QR code or go to Registration Part 1
About this Event: Our panel of students and experts will share insights on finding the right schools, understanding your rights, applying for accommodations, and transitioning from high school support systems to college resources. Learn practical tips on how to advocate for yourself, ask the right questions, and set yourself up for success from day one. If you are new to the NTACT:C website , you must create a one-time login before registering. You can request any accommodations you need when you register for the session.
Part 2
No Filters – Part 2: The Realities of College Life
Date: December 12, 2024
Location: Live on Zoom
Time: 2:00 pm EDT / 1:00 pm CDT / 12:00 pm MDT / 11:00 am PDT
Register: Scan the QR code or go to Registration Part 2
About this Event: In this session, our panel will share the real, unfiltered experience of navigating college life with a disability. We'll discuss everything from working with disability services, managing academics, and accessing accommodations to handling the social dynamics of campus life. Hear firsthand strategies for balancing schoolwork, self-care, and extracurriculars, and learn about resources to support your journey. This session offers advice on thriving both inside and outside the classroom.
Offered by DREAM – Disability Rights, Education, Activism, & Mentoring Group for College Students with Disabilities – Fall 2024
DREAM Undergraduate Monthly Chat
Students meet to talk about their experiences as undergraduate students with disabilities. We meet the second Tuesday of each month.
DREAM Graduate Student Monthly Chat
Students meet to talk about their experiences as graduate students studying disability and/or being a disabled graduate student. Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month.
Bimonthly Disability Visibility Book Club
- Oct 17, 2024, 03:00 PM
- Oct 31, 2024, 03:00 PM
- Nov 14, 2024, 03:00 PM
- Nov 28, 2024, 03:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Disabled Graduates on Careers, Access, and Advocacy
Tuesday, October 22, 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Visit the DREAM Events page for details and Zoom registration links.