03/27/2025
By Jodi Rachins

Please join us in celebrating Disability Awareness Week 2025. All community members welcome, and all events are free.

Tuesday, April 1, 10 a.m.
Reasonable Workplace Accommodations Workshop: In this online workshop, the Massachusetts Office of Disability (MOD) will cover the support students require to succeed in their jobs. Participants will engage in activities to practice handling disability related conversations in the workplace, identifying key job functions and creating accommodations requests. There will be opportunity to ask questions, complete exercises and receive feedback. Register online via Handshake

Wednesday, April 2, 4 p.m., University Crossing Serenity Center
Wellbeing: Succulent Planting: Come join the Wellbeing office for a fun succulent planting session. Studies show that plants can reduce stress, enhance mood and improve concentration. Prioritize you well-being by taking part in the free event.

Wednesday, April 2, 4 p.m., University Crossing, Maloney Hall
Live Podcast Questions and Answers (Q and A): Living a BOLD Disabled Life: Join us for a live recording with the Disability Dish Podcast cast featuring special guests:
Paralympic Medalist Mackenzie Coan
Blind Scientist and World Traveler, Professor Mona Minkara
Autistic Comedian, Professor Noah Britton
Listen to their inspiring stories and take a part in an interactive Q&A with our hosts and the audience.

Thursday, April 3, 1 p.m., Campus Recreation Center (CRC) Studio 2
Loving Kindness Yoga: Participate in this gentle yoga session to discover the practice of loving-kindness yoga and how to integrate its movements into your daily routine. This session will be led by our very own Evelyn O'Connor.

Thursday, April 3, 1:30 p.m., Campus Recreation Center (CRC) Lobby
Allergen Friendly Snacks: Disability Services (DS) is partnering with our campus dietician to give away FREE allergen friendly snacks. Stop by the CRC Lobby to grab yours.

Thursday, April 3, 3 p.m.
Live Webinar: Reducing Stress and Anxiety: MANUAL is hosting a webinar designed to teach practical strategies on identifying and managing stress and anxiety. Registration is open to all.

Friday, April 4, Noon, University Crossing, Room 255 (or via Zoom)
Stories of Disability: The Disability Advisory Committee invites you to listen to personal disability stories from UMass Lowell students and staff, followed by a group conversation. This is a hybrid event and we hope you can join us in person or via Zoom.