Each March, Disability Awareness Month is celebrated throughout Indiana. Since adults and children with disabilities represent approximately 25% of Indiana’s population, disability awareness is important for all of us at Ball State. The goal of Disability Awareness Month is to increase awareness and promote independence, integration and inclusion of all people with disabilities.

Disability Services and the Alliance for Disability Awareness, along with other cosponsors, coordinate events and programs to bring attention to disability issues.

The March 2025 lineup of events includes:

Disability Services Tabling
Tuesday, March 11
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | SC Tally
Stop by the table to grab some new posters, buttons, and stickers!

Disability Identity Workshop

Wednesday, March 12

2 p.m. | Zoom

Workshop on the importance of positive disability identity for students. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services. Register for this session at bit.ly/DSWorkshops25

 

Disability Awareness Month Speaker: Donelle Henderlong, M.A.

Thursday, March 13

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | SC Cardinal Hall A

Hear from Ball State alum Donelle Henderlong, M.A. about her experiences lobbying at the US Capitol for rehabilitative technology. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services and Alliance for Disability Awareness.

 

Crip Camp and Crafting

Friday, March 14

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Burkhardt 102

Watch the documentary, Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution and make friendship bracelets!

 

Three Generations of BSU Disability Services: Director Panel

Monday, March 17

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | SC Cardinal Hall A

Panel on 50 years of providing disability accommodations in higher education, highlighting key lessons learned. Panelists include: Dr. Courtney Jarret, Director of Disability Services, Larry Markle, Director of the Fehribach Center, and Richard Harris, Director Emeritus of Disability Services. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services.

 

Disability Services Tabling

Tuesday, March 18

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | SC Tally

Stop by the table to grab some new posters, buttons, and stickers!

 

Student Organization Workshop: Making Programs Accessible

Tuesday, March 18

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | SC Cardinal Hall A

For student organization leaders and advisors. Learn more about making on-campus programs more accessible for students with disabilities. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services and the Office of Student Life.

 

GOLD Workshop: How to Talk about Disabilities with Dr. Courtney Jarrett

Wednesday, March 19

1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | SC Pineshelf Room

During this event, attendees will dive into the importance of open and inclusive discussions about disabilities. Hosted by the Graduate Opportunity and Leadership Development (GOLD) Program.

 

Self-Determination Workshop

Thursday, March 20

2 p.m. | Zoom

Workshop on building self-determination and other success skills for students with disabilities. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services. Register for this session at bit.ly/DSWorkshops25

 

Accessible Tour of the Student Rec Center

Thursday, March 20

6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Rec Center Lobby

Get a tour of the Student Recreation Center and learn about accessible services that are offered! Hosted by Alliance for Disability Awareness and Recreation Services.

 

Wheelchair Basketball Open Courts

Friday, March 21

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Rec Center Courts

Hosted by Alliance for Disability Awareness.

 

Disability Services Tabling

Tuesday, March 25

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | SC Tally

Stop by the table to grab some new posters, buttons, and stickers!

 

Nothing About Us Without Us: The History of Disability Legislation's Connection to Feminism

Tuesday, March 25

1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | SC Forum Room

Join Dr. Courtney Jarrett, Mac Cook & Ethan Hines from Disability Services as they walk through the tangled history of disability and feminism in politics. In collaboration with Women’s Week.

 

Made in Muncie Pottery Painting

Tuesday, March 25

5 p.m -7 p.m. | SC 028

Celebrate Awareness Month and paint some pottery with us! Local business Made in Muncie will be providing pottery and paint for this session. Hosted by the Alliance for Disability Awareness. Space is limited. To register visit bit.ly/PaintWithADA or visit us at the Student Center on one of our tabling days!

 

Self-Advocacy Workshop

Thursday, March 27

2 p.m. | Zoom

Workshop on building self-advocacy skills for students with disabilities. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services. Register for this session at bit.ly/DSWorkshops25

 

Disability Services Awards Ceremony

Tuesday, April 8

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | SC Cardinal Hall B