Disability Advocates Committee

Disability Advocates Committee We're a Campus Y organization striving to bring awareness and accessibility to the UNC community.

We are a community of self advocates and allies working together to fight back against ableism and stay informed. Advocates for Carolina is a Campus Y organization that raises disability awareness and education. We advocate for students impacted by disability on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus.

Last week, we partnered with Lux’s Purpose to relax and watch Bolt! Thank you for everyone who showed up to learn more a...
04/21/2026

Last week, we partnered with Lux’s Purpose to relax and watch Bolt! Thank you for everyone who showed up to learn more about service dogs and how they can assist those in the disabled community.


1. A graphic showing puppies, along with text that reads “DAC x Lux’s Purpose movie night recap. Watching Bolt and learning about service dogs!” Paw prints lead off towards the right corner.
2. A group of people sit in chairs, looking at a student presenting next to a TV screen with a service dog in training.
3. A service dog in training plays with a monkey toy.
4. A group of people sit in chairs, looking at a student presenting next to a TV screen with a service dog in training, and the dog is looking at the camera.

You’re all invited to the panel this Wednesday with Sonia Rao. Come learn more about her work with representative report...
03/30/2026

You’re all invited to the panel this Wednesday with Sonia Rao. Come learn more about her work with representative reporting! In-person and Zoom options are available.

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1. A graphic of Sonia Rao in front of a newspaper. Text reads “Disability and Journalism. Panel with a New York Times journalist. April 1, 6 p.m. Anne Queen Lounge, Campus Y.
2. Text: “Join the Disability Advocates
Committee and the Daily Tar Heel as we talk to UNC alum and current New York Times national disability reporting fellow, Sonia Rao.
Learn about Sonia’s experience as a disability reporter and engage in meaningful discussions about language and respectful representation in media,” in front of a blue background.
3. Text: “Scan to join the Zoom!” appears in front of a blue background. A QR code is under the text.

Graphic courtesy of The Daily Tar Heel design desk.

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