Disability Culture Month

About Disability Culture Month

Every September, Mizzou celebrates Disability Culture Month, highlighting the contributions of disabled individuals to our campus and society. This month is a time to recognize disability pride and deepen our understanding of accessibility. Through events and discussions, we aim to promote community building, allyship and methods to create inclusive and welcoming environments for all.

Giveaway alert! Attend two or more Disability Culture Month events for a chance to win one of five Champion backpacks! Each event you attend increases your chances. Make sure to check in through Engage at each event. Winners will be chosen randomly and notified via their university email. Thanks to Champion for their generous donation.

Keynote Speaker Event

Join us in celebrating Disability Culture Month with an inspiring lecture by Anthony Robles, the 2024 Delta Gamma Lectureship speaker. Anthony Robles, an American wrestler born with only one leg, defied the odds to win the 2011 NCAA individual wrestling national championship in the 125-pound weight class. His remarkable journey is captured in his book, Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion, published in September 2012.

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History of Disability Rights Movement

Join us for a multifaceted introduction to disability culture and history, weaving together imagery, media and disability history to gain a better understanding of this unique, diverse and thriving community.

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Wheelchair Basketball at Mizzou

Disability Center Open House

The Disability Center serves as a leader in access and inclusion for Mizzou’s disabled students. Come visit our space to learn more about our office, what we do and to connect with others on the topic of disability.

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Outside the Disability Center

Rise & Grind

Free breakfast at the Gaines Oldham Black Culture Center; co-sponsored by the GOBCC and the Disability Center.

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Students at campus event.

Adaptive Gaming Pop-Up

Experiment with new adaptive and accessible gaming devices and play video games with various adaptive equipment in the Mizzou Gaming Lounge.

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Gaming Lounge at Mizzou

State of Accessibility & Lee Henson Access Mizzou Awards

Each year, representatives from Mizzou’s disability resources highlight various initiatives that have taken place over the last year creating an inclusive and accessible environment for individuals with disabilities. Winners of the annual Lee Henson Access Mizzou Awards will also be recognized and honored for their work.

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Awards from Lee Henson Awards Ceremony

Documentary Screening & Discussion - "Code of the Freaks"

You’re invited to watch the screening of “Code of Freaks”, a feature-length documentary depicting a radical reframing of the use of disabled characters in film. Stay and join the discussion after.

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Code of Freaks: The Story of Hollywood's Exploitation of Disability

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