Hi, my name is Cal, and I am so excited to be your Disabilities Officer for 2022.
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The Disabilities Collective has been inactive for a number of years, so you might not be too familiar with who we are and what we do. We are an autonomous collective, meaning you must identify as having a disability, mental illness, chronic illness, auditory or visual impairment, neurodivergent condition, or other health conditions in order to become a member. We aim to provide a space that simultaneously provides social connection and community for disabled students, as well as participating in activism and advocacy to improve the lives of disabled people, both at university and in broader society. As Disabilities Officer this year, my main goal is to get the collective up and running again and build a radical, accepting space that emphasises the voices of disabled people most often neglected by a mainstream discourse on disability. This includes Indigenous people, people of colour, and queer and trans people. I aim to hold fortnightly meetings throughout the year in which all disabled people are invited to attend. A safe space where we can discuss our plans and ideas for what we will achieve as a collective. If you would like to get involved, email accessibility@ utsstudentsassociation.org, or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/utsdisabilities.
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