Welcome

The DiversAbility at Yale (DAY) Affinity Group creates an environment that is open and inclusive for all individuals impacted by disability, through engagement, education, and advocacy. The group also focuses on ways to support the recruitment, retention, and advancement of people with disabilities.

News

Welcome DAY's New Co-Chair Melanie Norton!

July 31, 2019

What is your current role at Yale University?

Preferred Name Enhancement Available in WorkDay

June 30, 2019

Yale University recognizes that individuals may wish to use preferred names rather than their legal names to identify themselves.

Assorted photographs of women in wheelchairs accompanied by other people, from the Robert Bogdan Disability Collection MS Col 61, Book 1: Wheelchairs.

Picturing Disability Technology

March 20, 2019

by Jaipreet Virdi

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Upcoming Events

2019 Multicultural Block Party

Sunday, September 22, 2019 - 12:30pm to 4:00pm

Join us on Sunday, September 22nd, from 12:30-4:00pm on Cross Campus (450 College Street) for the 2019 Multicultural Block Party!

Inspired by the theme “Belonging Matters”, this year’s block party will continue to celebrate the diversity of Yale University, its community members, and New Haven through interactive music, dance, designs, language, signs and symbols, cultural performances, sampling of ethnic foods and seasonings, and many more cultural expressions. Check back soon for updates on the programming.

2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 10:30am

DiversAbility at Yale (DAY) is leading the way to Alzheimer’s first survivor by participating in the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®. Currently, more than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to grow to as many as 16 million by 2050. Alzheimer’s kills more that breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

Lupus Panel Event w/WWN & YAAA

Monday, October 7, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm

We are coming together to understand that Lupus is an unpredictable disease that causes flares. Our panelists are speaking up and bringing a broader awareness within the Yale community, which can help other people affected by this autoimmune disease. We recognize that collaborating and networking can give the same kind of valuable support as family members. So, we are lending a helping hand with chores and errands, offering a sympathetic ear, or a comforting shoulder. But to give support, colleagues need to have some understanding of the nature of Lupus.

DAY & WWN - Teachable Moments: Learning From Parents of Children with a Disability

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm

Join DiversAbility at Yale and the Working Women’s Network for a workshop that will feature university staff sharing their experiences of parenting a child with a disability. Topics will include: successful parenting techniques, child advocacy, educational resources, self-care, family networks, and more. Lunch will be provided. To register, go to: https://bit.ly/2H6srsG.

Café Con Leche w/DAY & YLNG

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join the DiversAbility at Yale and Yale Latino Networking Group to celebrate National Disability Awareness Month. Come to taste Latin coffee, sample Latin desserts, and learn about disability facts specific to the Latin community. This event is open to all members of the Yale community. To RSVP, go to: https://bit.ly/2TtdN3q.