For the majority of disabled students on campus, the opening of the DCC marked a tangible change in the culture and community surrounding disability at Conn, where previously, students struggled to keep accommodations, faced intense and sometimes violent ableism, and frequently had to or came close to leaving college.
“The DCC has contributed to a massive shift in culture surrounding disability and accessibility on campus. This space serves as a symbol of institutional recognition and valuing of disability. It’s a home base for community and connection—a place where you can sit on the floor or stim without judgment. The DCC is healing to myself and the broader disabled community today.”
Superfest 2024 will occur online Thursday, October 17th through Sunday October 20th with in-person screenings at the Exploratorium in San Francisco on October 19th.
Superfest provides a platform for disabled filmmakers, actors, creators, and visionaries to share their stories with the world.
On Wednesday, Yale’s Student Accessibility Services opened its first satellite space designed for students with disabilities in collaboration with the Good Life Center.
“The DCC would increase awareness of disabilities and will help disrupt disability stigma,” the resolution states.