A Place For Us: A Network for Students with Disabilities

09/29/2026

Don’t forget to sign up for our next event happening in a couple weeks!

Sign up here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9n9koL_FRPiVZxN2nYFpdA

Image descriptions:
1/2: on a pink background in black and white text is “What does a healthy relationship look like?
How can you reduce barriers to intimacy?
What are some red flags to look out for when dating?
Learn the answers to these questions and more about love, intimacy, and disability at our event on October 15 at 6 pm Central”. Centered at the bottom is the A Place for Us logo.
2/2: on a white background at the top in pink script is “Love, Intimacy, and Disability”. Below that in black and pink text is “Featuring Desiree Dixon”. In the center is a photo of Desiree, a White woman with long wavy light brown hair and bangs, from the waist up. She is wearing a black sleeveless top and glasses, and smiling with visible teeth. At the bottom in black text is “This event will cover multiple facets of dating and intimacy while living with a disability through exploring current issues, research, and best practices for navigating relationships and self-advocacy.” Centered at the bottom is the A Place for Us logo.

09/11/2026

We have another exciting FREE event coming up in about a month! Sign up here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9n9koL_FRPiVZxN2nYFpdA

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1/2: on a white background at the top in pink script is “Love, Intimacy, and Disability”. Centered below that is a black line drawing of a heart with an arrow through it. Below that in pink text is “Thurs. October 15
6 pm Central
Over Zoom”. Centered at the bottom is the A Place For Us logo.
2/2: on a white background at the top in pink script is “Love, Intimacy, and Disability”. Below that in black and pink text is “Featuring Desiree Dixon”. In the center is a photo of Desiree, a White woman with long wavy light brown hair and bangs, from the waist up. She is wearing a black sleeveless top and glasses, and smiling with visible teeth. At the bottom in black text is “This event will cover multiple facets of dating and intimacy while living with a disability through exploring current issues, research, and best practices for navigating relationships and self-advocacy.” Centered at the bottom is the A Place for Us logo.

09/05/2026

Thank you to Kathleen Thomas of 3D Labs Jr. for sharing with us about the benefits of fidgets at our event on Thursday! Here’s the recording for anyone who couldn’t make it: https://youtu.be/zsdJ19Wcwqc

And don’t forget to purchase fidgets from Kathleen’s business here: https://3dlabsjr.myshopify.com/products/a-place-for-usbundle

Nonprofit company A Place For Us custom small bump roller custom spiky roller and custom keychain clicker celebrate this company helping students reach their goals of higher education

08/30/2026

This Thursday, September 3 we’re partnering with 3D Labs Jr for a FREE virtual event about the benefits of fidgets! Sign up here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PPeuQlIgRn6K19oPMuRviw

You can also purchase some awesome fidgets with our logo here https://3dlabsjr.myshopify.com/products/a-place-for-usbundle

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1/2: on a white background in dark purple and dark green text is “The Benefits of Fidgets
Thursday
September 3
6:30 pm central
Over Zoom
Fidgets available for purchase from the 3D Labs Jr. Shopify site!”. On the right is a photo of three different fidgets with the A Place for Us logo on them. At the bottom are the logos for A Place for Us and 3D Labs Jr.
2/2: on a white background in dark purple and dark green text is “About our Presenter
Kathleen Thomas
42 year-old Female Entrepreneur With Multiple Sclerosis
Designs and prints 3D fidgets to engage hands with stimulation and different textures to get rid of nervous energy
Started attending fairs in January of 2025 and began showcasing products online this summer”. At the bottom are the logos for A Place for Us and 3D Labs Jr.

08/05/2026

On September 3 we’re partnering with 3D Labs Jr for a FREE virtual event about the benefits of fidgets! Sign up here https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PPeuQlIgRn6K19oPMuRviw

Image description: on a white background in dark purple and dark green text is “The Benefits of Fidgets
Thursday
September 3
6:30 pm central
Over Zoom”. At the bottom are the logos for A Place for Us and 3D Labs Jr.

08/02/2026

Congratulations to our Board President Angelica for being featured in an article on the Disability Belongs website! Check it out here

For Disability Belongs™ Leadership Program alumna Angelica, disability policy was never just an academic interest. It was personal.

08/02/2026

Thanks for bearing with us! Check out our video of the complete trivia game here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMwmIisfBvo

Image description: on a dark gray background in red, yellow, white, and light blue text is “Disability Pride Trivia Update”. Below that is the disability pride flag outlined in black. Below that in green text is “A recording of the Trivia Game, complete with the correct answers, is now posted to our YouTube channel!” Centered at the bottom is the A Place for Us logo.

07/31/2026

We have an update about our plans for the disability pride month trivia game!

Image description: on a dark gray background in white text is “Instagram Live Update”. Below that is the disability pride flag outlined in black. Below that in white text is “We are unable to go live this evening, but we have some other exciting content coming your way soon!” Centered at the bottom is the A Place for Us logo.

07/28/2026

Final question! Remember to tune into our Instagram live at 5 pm central on Friday to learn all the correct answers!
20. Which famous singer is NOT known to have had a disability?
A. Ella Fitzgerald
B. Selena Gomez
C. Stevie Wonder
D. Justin Timberlake

07/25/2026

Our next question is about famous disabled people!
19. Which famous painter was NOT known to have had a disability?
A. Michelangelo
B. Vincent Van Gogh
C. Frida Kahlo
D. Henri Matisse