UNL Disability Club

03/26/2022

New monthly support groups for parents with cancer and their partners.

Who: These groups aim to support those simultaneously balancing the demands of both cancer and child rearing. Parents/guardians who are in active treatment or recent survivorship and their caregivers are encouraged to attend.

When: Patient Support Group: 2nd Thursday @ 6pm

Caregiver Support Group: 4th Thursday @ 6pm

Location: Harbor Coffeehouse

Lincoln Nebraska Bright Spot Parents Join us for monthly support groups for parents with cancer and their partners Who: These groups aim to support those simultaneously balancing the demands of both cancer and child rearing. Parents/guardians who are in active treatment or recent survivorship and

09/01/2021

07/03/2021

Whether it’s true for us or not, we all know it’s true; some people are still afraid to interact with disabled people.

04/02/2021

Today is ‪ ‬. At the age of 12 I was diagnosed with Asperger, a form of autism. At that time I had no idea what it meant. When I and my parents told people I was autistic, they always reacted with shock since I didn’t fit into the stereotype of autistic people.
Today, so many (especially girls) remain undiagnosed. The reasons for that are often lack of awareness, prejudices and the fact that many still see autism as a “disease” or something that has to hold you back. That more people are diagnosed with autism etc isn’t because there is an “inflation” in diagnoses but since awareness is increasing and many highly sensitive people experience stress related problems in modern society which gives them reason to suspect they’re on the spectrum.

Almost everywhere there are very limited resources to give autistic people the necessary support. Without these adjustments autism can turn into a disability. But under the right circumstances it can truly be a gift and turn into something you - and society - can benefit from. Sadly, today the level of awareness is so low. So many go undiagnosed and will therefore not receive the help they need and may go their whole life believing something is wrong with them.
So let’s all join in spreading awareness. It could literally save lives. Autism is not a disease. It’s not something you ”have”. It’s definitely not ”caused” by anything like vaccine or diet. It simply means that you are a bit different from everyone else.
And in a world where everyone strives to act, think and look the same - being different is truly something to be proud of.
Thats why I’m very proud to be autistic.

03/20/2021

Some students with disabilities asked for recorded lectures before the pandemic. With universities eyeing reopening, will they take that flexibility away?

03/16/2021

This would be so great to see here in Nebraska...

A one-pager about the The Home and Community-Based Services Access Act can be found as a PDF here. The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), The Arc of the United States, The Center for Public Representation, the National Health Law Program (NHeLP), and the Epilepsy Foundation commend Senators B

03/16/2021

https://www.aviationpros.com/engines-components/aircraft-airframe-accessories/interiors/press-release/21130472/molon-labe-seating-new-airline-seat-design-will-allow-disabled-passengers-to-fly-in-their-own-wheelchairs

HomeEngines & ComponentsAircraft Airframe & AccessoriesInteriorsNew Airline Seat Design Will Allow Disabled Passengers to Fly in Their Own WheelchairsMolon Labe SeatingMar 19th, 2020Molon Labe SeatingMolon Labe Seating of Denver, Colorado has unveiled a prototype of a new airline seat that will allo...

01/31/2021

It’s time to register for this year’s first-ever virtual African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) throughout the month of February. This conference is a FREE event! Hosted by The Arizona Center for Disability Law and the Arizona Center for African American Resources (AzCAAR), the AACD ...