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 2024 lineup of events includes:
Adaptive Fitness Class
Tuesday, February 27
6-7 p.m. | SC Multipurpose Room (L-28)
Hosted by Alliance for Disability Awareness.
Crip Camp and Crafting
Friday, March 1
3-5 p.m. | SC Forum Room
Watch the documentary, "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" and make friendship bracelets!
Disability Services Tabling
Tuesday, March 12
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | SC Tally
Stop by the table to grab some new posters, buttons, and stickers!
Inclusive Sex Education
Tuesday, March 12
6 - 7:30 p.m. | SC 310
Hosted by Alliance for Disability Awareness and Health Promotion and Advocacy.
Disability Identity Workshop
Wednesday, March 13
2 p.m. | SC 301
Workshop on the importance of positive disability identity for students. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services.
GOLD Workshop: How to Talk about Disabilities with Dr. Courtney Jarrett
Thursday, March 14
1-2 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.
Ask Disability Services Anything: Virtual Q&A for Faculty and Staff
Friday, March 15
2-3 p.m. | Zoom
Have questions about how to best accommodate your students? Join DS Professional Staff for an online Professional Development Session for faculty/staff.
Pre-register here: bit.ly/BSUDSAskUs
Wheelchair Basketball Open Courts
Monday, March 18
5-6 p.m. | Open Courts
Hosted by Alliance for Disability Awareness.
Disability Services Tabling
Tuesday, March 19
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | SC Tally
Stop by the table to grab some new posters, buttons, and stickers!
Self-Determination Workshop
Wednesday, March 20
2 p.m. | SC 301
Workshop on building self-determination and other success skills for students with disabilities. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services.
Alliance for Disability Awareness Open Forum
Thursday, March 21
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Zoom
Hosted by Alliance for Disability Awareness. Zoom link: bit.ly/BSUADAForum
Disability Services Tabling
Tuesday, March 26
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 26
2:30 p.m. | SC Forum Room
Join Dr. Courtney Jarrett & Betsy Kiel from Disability Services as they walk through the tangled history of disability and feminism in politics. In collaboration with Women’s Week.
Self-Advocacy Workshop
Wednesday, March 27
2 p.m. | SC 301
Workshop on building self-advocacy skills for students with disabilities. Hosted by the Office of Disability Services.
Disability After Graduation: An Alumni Panel
Friday, March 29
1-2 p.m. | SC Forum Room
Hosted by Alliance for Disability Awareness.
Disability Services Awards Ceremony & 50th Anniversary Reception
Friday, March 29
3 p.m. | SC Cardinal Hall B
Our 50th Anniversary Reception will begin at the conclusion of our awards ceremony.
If you need an accommodation to fully participate in any of these events, please contact Disability Services at dsd@bsu.edu or 765-285-5293.