Disability Identity Awareness Month
The Division of Institutional Equity joins the Office of Accessibility and Disability Services and our many campus community members in recognizing and honoring Disability Identity Awareness Month.
Disability Identity Awareness Month, typically observed each October, is a month-long celebration of the history of the disability rights movement and the accomplishments of people with disabilities. At UMBC, our commitment to inclusive excellence means honoring the creativity, culture, and perspectives of our disability communities, focusing on inclusion, joy, and access. This month, the Division of Institutional Equity invites you to engage through our "Read, Watch, Listen, Participate" list. Join the UMBC-based programs by registering below!
To request accommodation(s) or to inquire about event accessibility, please get in touch with each program office directly. All sessions are open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.
Events on Campus
Join us at UMBC events throughout the month to connect and learn together.
October 13 | 4:30 pm – 7 pm | University Center 310
Disability Awareness Month Film Screening: Quad Life
October 15 | Noon | Hybrid, ILSB 101
Campus Accessibility: Facilities Management & ADS Project Discussion
October 15 | 4 pm | Hybrid
Ancient Studies Week Lecture: Disability and Ideal in Archaic Greek Art
October 17 | Noon | Math & Psychology 222
Accessible Documents and Course Materials: PDFs, PPTs, and more.
Read
Dive into these books that uncover the history, culture, and lived experiences of people with disabilities.
Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau
The Pretty One by Keah Brown
Such a Pretty Girl: A Story of Struggle, Empowerment, and Disability Pride by Nadina Laspina
Rolling Warrior by Judith Heumann
Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig
Watch
Explore films and documentaries that spotlight disability activism, creativity, and everyday resilience.
Then Babara met Alan (2022)
Shameless: The Art of Disability (2006)
Unrest (2017)
Atypical (2021)
This Close (2018)
Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)
Listen
Hear directly from activists, storytellers, and community members shaping disability culture.
Posted: October 1, 2025, 1:48 PM
