The Disabled Student Cultural Center (DSCC) is a group of students
at the University of Minnesota dedicated to making their university
a place where students are aware of the needs of students with disabilities.
Along with that, they provide a social area where students can come
with questions, concerns, or to simply hang out. They are committed
to educating about the disability culture campus-wide and are always
working to create a more aware and accessible campus.
DSCC is primarily run by student volunteers who serve as members of
the board, president or co-directors. The board is key in all decisions
made by the group. Board members volunteer in the office a minimum
of 5 hours a week while the president and co-directors spend 10-plus
hours a week at the office. The co-directors are there to ensure the
group is accomplishing what they have set out to do and to assist with
any decision making. The president is responsible for running regular
board meetings.
Every month the center holds at least one activity, whether in the
office, in Coffman Memorial Union or in another on-campus area. In
the fall the DSCC hosted the Disability Awareness Month Kick-Off where
students tried their hand at a variety of activities that put them
in the shoes of someone with a disability. Every month also holds a
Lunch and Learn activity where the group provides lunch and information
on a disability. The newest on-take of the group is the monthly newsletter
that piloted its first issue in February.
The group is always
looking for more people to share in their monthly activities. You
can contact them at: Disabled Students Cultural Center, University
of Minnesota, 300 Washington Avenue SE, Suite 203, Minneapolis, MN
55455, 612-624-2602.
