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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 staff and faculty with disabilities.

News

From left, Cheyenna Clearbrook, Daequan Taylor and Rodney Burford in “Deaf U,” a Netflix reality series that followed students at Gallaudet University. Credit: Netflix

As More Deaf People Are Seen on TV, Other Want to Be Heard

January 27, 2021

While filming the reality series “Deaf U,” Rodney Burford wasn’t too focused on any effect he and his cochlear implants would have on viewers

DAY Social Justice Statement

December 31, 2020

George Floyd’s murder on May 25th set off the latest round of Black Lives Matter demonstrations and discussions.

Online Holiday Shopping Bazaar

December 20, 2020

Shop at East Street Arts this holiday season and support artists of all abilities!

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Upcoming Events

Virtual: DAY Steering Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Please join in our monthly DAY Steering Committee Meetings. These meetings are an opportunity to hear about what has been happening with DAY and what is in the works. We welcome all those who are interested in getting involved and sharing their ideas.

I’m Made In America

Thursday, March 18, 2021 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Join the Yale African American Affinity Group, Asian Network at Yale, DiversAbility at Yale, Yale Latino Networking Group, and Yale Veterans Network for an International Women’s Month event of soulful vibes that will build communities through songs, spoken word, and poetry readings. I’m Made In America will feature Theresa Tha SONGBIRD and special guest Tiffany Stewart (New Haven Native) “Jewels From a Black Diamond”.

Best Practices for Securing Zoom Meetings and Events

Friday, March 19, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Zoom is a video conferencing and virtual meeting software that can help you facilitate both meeting and events. Come and learn about the best practices and functionality embedded in the Zoom tool and ways in which to secure your meetings, events, trainings, etc.

Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist

Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join DiversAbility at Yale and the Working Women’s Network for a discussion with Judith Heumann about her memoir: Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist. A story of fighting to belong in a world that wasn’t built for all of us and of one woman’s activism—from the streets of Brooklyn and San Francisco to inside the halls of Washington—Being Heumann recounts Judy Heumann’s lifelong battle to achieve respect, acceptance, and inclusion in society.

Teachable Moments: Learning From Parents of Children with a Disability

Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join DiversAbility at Yale, Working Women’s Network, Yale African American Affinity Group, and WorkLife for a panel event 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.