Disability Studies Student Association - University of Windsor

Disability Studies Student Association - University of Windsor DSSA aims to advocate and host various fundraisers for a wide variety of worthy organizations.

Mission Statement:

The Disability Studies Student Association (DSSA) is a new association at the University of Windsor. DSSA is a student society which seeks to represent, support and advocate for Bachelor of Disability Studies Students at the University. The association acts as a link between students and faculty to ensure that students' voices are represented. The association seeks to promote social justice and to enrich the community. With this, DSSA aims to have various fundraisers in order to give back to the community as well as the school.

This October, the DSSA stands proudly alongside the breast cancer community, uniting to raise awareness and inspire hope...
10/25/2025

This October, the DSSA stands proudly alongside the breast cancer community, uniting to raise awareness and inspire hope through compassion and unity toward survivors, fighters, and those who are affected. 💕🎗️

This October, the DSSA is shining a light on Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! 💫 We’re all about celebrating the di...
10/15/2025

This October, the DSSA is shining a light on Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! 💫 We’re all about celebrating the different ways we learn and promoting a supportive community for every kind of learner.

This October, the DSSA is shining a light on Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! đź’« We're all about celebrating the di...
10/15/2025

This October, the DSSA is shining a light on Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! đź’« We're all about celebrating the different ways we learn and promoting a supportive community for every kind of learner.

🧡 October is ADHD Awareness Month 🧡We believe every experience with ADHD is unique. We’re committed to promoting underst...
10/07/2025

🧡 October is ADHD Awareness Month 🧡
We believe every experience with ADHD is unique. We’re committed to promoting understanding, inclusion, and advocacy for individuals with ADHD. Together, let’s challenge stigma, celebrate neurodiversity, and support accessible learning for all.

To learn more, Swipe to see some quick facts about ADHD in Canada. Sourced from:

đź’™ Clubs Day was amazing! Our DSSA booth was a huge success and we loved seeing everyone inspired by our initiative. Tha...
10/01/2025

đź’™ Clubs Day was amazing! Our DSSA booth was a huge success and we loved seeing everyone inspired by our initiative. Thanks for being part of our mission to support disability communities. đź’™

Swipe to see some photos and contributions made toward our booth!

Welcome back Lancers! We’re so excited for the new 2025-26 school year, and can’t wait to see what it brings to our camp...
09/02/2025

Welcome back Lancers!

We’re so excited for the new 2025-26 school year, and can’t wait to see what it brings to our campus community!

We just want to remind you that we are still actively recruiting for general members and social media team members. Help us build a safe, accessible, and inclusive campus community.

The deadline to apply by email is Friday September 12th! Send us an email at dssa@uwindsor.ca or DM us if you’re interested!

Hi Lancers!We’re currently recruiting for general members and executive team positions! Help us build a safe, accessible...
08/23/2025

Hi Lancers!

We’re currently recruiting for general members and executive team positions! Help us build a safe, accessible, and inclusive campus community.

The DSSA:
- supports and advocates for students with disabilities
- supports students taking disability studies
- provides education and networking opportunities for allies and organizations in the community

Join us! Help us to break barriers and contribute to our campus and community in a positive and meaningful way! If you’re interested in joining our team, email us at dssa@uwindsor.ca or send us a DM!

Wishing everyone an amazing end to their summer, and a great start to the new school year!

Today is Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion!Wearing a red shirt is more than an act, it’s a symbol ...
05/28/2025

Today is Red Shirt Day of Action for Accessibility and Inclusion!

Wearing a red shirt is more than an act, it’s a symbol of solidarity. Today, we celebrate individuals of all abilities, support individuals with disabilities, and commit to creating an inclusive society that is accessible for everyone!

Wear your red shirt, share it, and post it with

May 25th-31st is National AccessAbility Week!As a community we utilize efforts and resources this week to raise awarenes...
05/28/2025

May 25th-31st is National AccessAbility Week!

As a community we utilize efforts and resources this week to raise awareness on the importance of inclusion, diversity, and the need to provide welcoming and accessible spaces for people of all abilities!

And don’t forget that tomorrow, May 28th, is Red Shirt Day for accessibility and inclusion! Wear your red shirts and share a photo on your story with

Visual Description: green background with black text; image of people with various abilities, some with mobility aides

April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month 💙 Let’s celebrate neurodiversity, amplify autistic voices, and continue cre...
04/15/2025

April is Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month đź’™
Let’s celebrate neurodiversity, amplify autistic voices, and continue creating a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We’re Shifting Gears!Stop by the CAW tomorrow (Wednesday April 2nd) for our candy pong social! Come out to chat with us ...
04/01/2025

We’re Shifting Gears!

Stop by the CAW tomorrow (Wednesday April 2nd) for our candy pong social! Come out to chat with us between 10 am - 2 pm and wind down together before exams!

It’s free to play! We’ll be discussing advocacy for the disability community, and recruiting members for the 25/26 school year. There will be music, pong, free candy and a chance to win a jar of skittles. Can’t wait to see you there!

Location: CAW Commons
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd 2025

Stop by the CAW to this Wednesday April 2nd to enjoy some down time before exams! Come out to chat and play some games w...
03/31/2025

Stop by the CAW to this Wednesday April 2nd to enjoy some down time before exams! Come out to chat and play some games with us between 10 am - 2 pm at our games social 🥳🎲

We'll be playing games, discussing advocacy for the disability community, and recruiting members for the 25/26 school year. There will be music, cards, pong, and a chance to win a jar of skittles👀. Can't wait to see you there!🏆🍬

Location: CAW Commons
Date: Wednesday, April 2nd 2025
Time: 10 am - 2 pm

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401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor, ON
N9B3P4

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