03/25/2026
DAW 2026 is coming soon! Swipe to see a detailed schedule of events for next week. Full information and registration information is available on the ODS website. We can't wait to see you there! 😁
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Slide 1: Disability Advocacy Week 2026; Schedule of Events; Scroll to see what's happening this year! More information and links to registrations are available on our website.
Slide 2: Monday, March 30: ODS Open House; 11am-1pm @ ODS Suite in SSC; Visit ODS for the opportunity to tour our space, meet the staff, and learn more about our programs. Refreshments provided. Introduction to American Sign Language: An Interactive Workshop; 1:30pm-2:30pm @ SSC 1075; Kick off DAW with an interactive workshop hosted by Professor Nguyen. Learn the basics of signing, including the alphabet, finger-spelling, and a brief dive into deaf culture. Register on BeInvolved.
Slide 3: Tuesday, March 31; Food for Thought; 8am-11am @ SSC 1075; A morning community event designed to spark reflection about accessibility, belonging, and disability inclusion at JMU. Free breakfast refreshments will be available. "Ask us anything": Neurodiversity, Accessibility, and Advocacy with the Center for Faculty Innovation; 2:15pm-3:30pm on Zoom; Faculty and staff may bring their questions and ideas to this roundtable event that explores neurodiversity access and advocacy. Disability Themed Trivia with Student Leadership and Involvement; 7pm-9pm @ Taylor Down Under; Test your knowledge on various topics related to disability to raise awareness and celebrate the experiences of individuals with disabilities.
Slide 4: Wednesday, April 1; Community Time with Dr. Ang Young; 12:45pm-2:00pm @ SSC, Room 1310; A drop-in student session that creates space to talk about disability, neurodivergence, and the often invisible labor of navigating systems that were not designed for us. Join us with the Keynote speaker to share conversation and reflection over snacks! Disability Advocacy Week Keynote by Dr. Ang Young; 4:30pm-5:45pm @ Health and Behavioral Sciences (HBS), Room 5040; This keynote explores neurodiversity through the lens of lived experience, self-advocacy, and disability inclusion in higher education. This encourages the campus community to consider how environments, expectations, and culture shape how individuals feel supported. Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Slide 5: Thursday, April 2; Creating Accessible Materials in Microsoft Office (CAMMO) with JMU Information Technology; 9:30am-10:30am @ SSC 1075; Learn to use the resources built into Microsoft 365 applications to create materials that are accessible to people with disabilities. Register on MyMadison. Crafternoon with Student Leadership and Involvement; 12pm-3pm @ The Union Patio; During this hands-on event, we'll create a multitude of beaded crafts including positive-affirmation bracelets, keychains, or bag-charms to help support mental wellness. All materials are provided, so take this much-needed break to show yourself some love!
Slide 6: Friday, April 3; Does Accessible Mean Boring? A fresh take on the Title II web accessibility regulations; 10am-11:30am on Zoom; A chance to learn how the Title II digital accessibility regulations intersect with creative design. We’ll explore how accessibility and creativity can coexist, why compliance doesn’t have to stifle innovation, and how we can build experiences that are both inclusive and compelling. Sign up on our website to receive the link.
