Student Engagement
Welcome to the new Student Engagement web page! This page is dedicated to sharing current events and topics within the disability community. Check back every few weeks to stay up-to-date on news surrounding milestones, advancements in technology, pivotal moments in history, and helpful resources.
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National & State Scholarships Available!
SDS is sharing the following information on behalf of the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois. The National Federation of the Blind believes in investing in the future by supporting the college education of deserving legally blind students. We urge you to...
New Program for Budding Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
SDS is sharing the following event annoucnement on behalf of the Viscardi Center. Do You Have An Entrepreneurial Mindset? Do You Want To Put It To The Test? APPLY TODAY FOR THE 2023 IdeaSpark VIRTUAL PROGRAM! A collaboration between The Viscardi Center and the Hynes...
NCCSD Grad Chat
Are you a grad student with a disability or a grad student studying disability? Grab your coffee or beverage of choice and check out the NCCSD’s new Grad Chat to meet peers, network, and discuss issues that are important to you as students, instructors, researchers,...
Virtual Coffee Talk Hosted by Tech Jobs Program: April 14!
SDS is sharing the following event information on behalf of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). I, Virakti Shah, am a Research Assistant with the Tech Jobs Program, a research initiative funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and...
Scholarship deadlines approaching! Upcoming events & more!
SDS is sharing the following information on behalf of Lime Connect. The 2023 BMO Capital Markets - Lime Connect Equity Through Education Scholarship Open to undergraduate and graduate students | Apply by Sunday! Lime Connect is pleased to be an Equity Through...
Just 10 Days from Today! Virtual Coffee Talk Hosted by Tech Jobs Program
SDS is sharing the following event information on behalf of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). I, Virakti Shah, am a Research Assistant with the Tech Jobs Program, a research initiative funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and...
2023-24 Academic Year Committee/Board Opportunities
Campus and Student Life and the Office of the Provost are seeking student applications for a number of important positions and committees/ boards for the 2023-24 academic year. These positions provide students with the opportunity to work directly with faculty and...
Upcoming Event: Experiences and barriers in the modern digital world
SDS is sharing the following event information on behalf of the Center for Digital Accessibility. On Wednesday, 4/12 from 2-2:45 p.m., the CDA will present a live virtual training session: Experiences and barriers in the modern digital world. Members of The Chicago...
Virtual Tech Jobs Program for College Students with Disabilities
SDS is sharing the following event information on behalf of the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). IIT has a new virtual research study being conducted and we have begun recruitment again for Undergraduate Ambassadors for this study. The Tech Jobs program is a...
Upcoming Events!
The Intersections of Disability Justice & Racial Justice Event Date and Time: Monday, March 27th 6-7:30PM, Doors Open at 5:30 PM Event Location: Community Lounge, Center for Identity + Inclusion, 5710 S. Woodlawn Ave. OMSA and Access UChicago Now invite you to a...