Toward an Anti-Ableist Academy Conference invites the campus community to learn more about creating a welcoming University climate that actively works toward embracing disability culture and experiences.The Conference encourages open dialogue and discussion with students, staff, faculty and disability experts, providing opportunities to learn about best practices that ensure the disabled community can fully participate in campus life at the University of Michigan.

In addition to our kick-off and keynote speaker event on Tuesday, October 29, (https://diversity.umich.edu/events/anti-ableist-academy-conference/toward-an-anti-ableist-academy-conference-2024/), there will 4 virtual sessions held on Wednesday, October 30 and Thursday, October 31 to further encourage open dialogue and discussion with students, staff, faculty and disability experts, providing opportunities to learn about best practices that ensure the disabled community can fully participate in campus life at the University of Michigan.