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Grads are Rad (Resources, Accessibility, Disability)

November 21, 2024

Contributed by: Devon Houston

What you need to know!

Dear friends of the graduate student community,

Thank you for your support in helping to share this invitation with disability and/or neurodiverse-identifying graduate students of McMaster! Details are below and event poster is attached. Please share with your networks!

  • Project Launch: GRADS ARE Rad (Resources Accessibility Disability)
  • An invitation for graduate students who identify as neurodiverse and/or neurospicy and/or disabled and their allies at McMaster.
  • Registration: Please register through our event page
  • Event Date and Time: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.
  • Location: Mills Library (in person) – details in registration
  • Description of event: This event will introduce disability-identifying graduate students and allies to a newly funded project aimed at supportive grad school navigation, resources, and community connection. Find community, learn about plans ahead, and help to co-create resources to support you while navigating graduate school with a disability.
  • Refreshments: Boxed lunches will be served (registration required)
  • Optional activity: Bracelet making
  • Resource spotlight: Library resources for graduate students

Who the event is for

Any McMaster graduate student who identifies as neurodiverse and/or neurospicy and/or disabled or allies. If you are seeking resources or curious about what support is available during your graduate school journey, this event is for you!

Join us for low-key refreshments and to learn more about the Grads are Rad project goals, plans for the coming months, and ways to get involved

Accessibility

  • This event is wheelchair accessible.
  • All-gender washrooms are adjacent to the space.
  • A range of seating options are available.
  • Accessible Building Map here
  • Dietary restrictions and accommodation requests to be noted via registration form

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