Disability Awareness Month

March 2026

Join us throughout March for workshops, screenings, pop-in events, and celebrations designed to build community and deepen understanding around disability at Purdue.

All Events — Chronological

March 2  |  1:00 – 4:00 PM  ·  All Are Welcome

Opening Kickoff: DRC Pop-In Event

Kick off Disability Awareness Month! Stop by for pop-themed snacks and connect with peers, faculty, and DRC staff. No registration required.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 3  |  9:00 – 11:00 AM  ·  Faculty & Staff

Instructor Q&A: Professor Pop-In

Stop by informally to ask questions or chat with DRC staff members. No appointment needed.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 3  |  1:30 – 2:30 PM  ·  Students

Student Workshop: Disability Identity and Self-Advocacy

Learn what disability identity means and how to advocate for yourself in different scenarios.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 4  |  1:30 – 2:30 PM  ·  Faculty & Staff

Faculty and Staff Presentation: How Are Accommodations Determined?

Learn how the DRC evaluates and determines appropriate accommodations for a clearer understanding of our process.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 6  |  10:30 – 11:30 AM  ·  Students

Student Workshop: Disability and Sexuality

Explore healthy boundaries in relationships, consent, and common assumptions about disability and sexuality.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 9  |  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  ·  Faculty & Staff

Instructor Q&A: Professor Pop-In

Another opportunity to drop in and engage with DRC staff at your own pace. No appointment needed.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 10  |  1:30 – 3:30 PM  ·  Students

Student Pop-In Q&A

Drop in to ask questions and have casual conversations with DRC staff members. No appointment needed.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 11  |  3:00 – 4:00 PM  ·  Students

Student Workshop: Disability and Graduate School

Learn about accommodations and how they apply in graduate school settings.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 12  |  6:30 – 8:30 PM  ·  Students

Campfire and Community: A Crip Camp Experience

Join us for a screening of the documentary Crip Camp. Crafting activities and food will also be available for a full camp experience!

Winifred Parker Room, 159

March 13  |  1:30 – 2:30 PM  ·  Students

Student Workshop: Making Programs and Events Accessible

Learn how to design and host events that are accessible from the start.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 23  |  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM  ·  Students

Student Pop-In Q&A

Another opportunity to drop in and connect with DRC staff. No appointment needed.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 24  |  2:00 – 4:00 PM  ·  Faculty & Staff

Instructor Q&A: Professor Pop-In

Stop by for open conversation with DRC staff — a great opportunity for newer faculty or anyone with questions about the accommodations process.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 26  |  1:30 – 2:30 PM  ·  Students

Student Workshop: Accommodations Beyond Purdue

Discover how accommodations work in the workforce and what to expect after graduation.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 30  |  2:00 – 4:00 PM  ·  Faculty & Staff

Instructor Q&A: Professor Pop-In

The final pop-in of the month — a last chance to connect with DRC staff before the end of Disability Awareness Month.

Young Hall, Room 132

March 31  |  11:30 AM – 2:30 PM  ·  All Are Welcome

Wrap-Up Celebration!

Celebrate a successful Disability Awareness Month with games, activities, catering, and a chance to connect with peers and colleagues.

Young Hall, Rooms 132 and 105

Students: If you need disability-related support or accommodations to fully participate in any of these events, please contact us at drc@purdue.edu.

Faculty & Staff: Disability Awareness Month is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the DRC's processes, connect with our staff, and strengthen your support for the students you serve. We invite you to join us at any of the events above.