DREAM ~ Disability Justice

Disability Rights, Education, Activism, & Mentoring

 
 

DREAM endeavors to create an inclusive and supportive community and to promote disability justice at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and in the community at large.

Diversity

We recognize the diversity of disability, and the cultural and system barriers faced by people with disabilities.

Engagement

We engage people with disabilities and their allies to promote greater awareness and inclusion on campus.

Inclusion

We work to break down structural barriers and advance the inclusion of persons with disabilities within the School of Social Work, the social work profession, and our communities.

  1. DREAM's Goals

  2. 1

    Events & Connection Opportunities

    Stay tuned as we build our plans for the upcoming school year!

  3. 2

    Advocacy

    Stay tuned as we build our plans for the upcoming school year!

 

Past Events and Activities

Advocacy at the SSW

DREAM members worked alongside faculty to advocate for more disability visibility and inclusion.

ASWB Exam Accommodations Advocacy

The process to get accommodations for the ASWB licensing exams is needlessly cumbersome. DREAM worked alongside the Office of Student Affairs to advocate for better practices.

Information and guidance on the current process available here!

Accessible Yoga

DREAM hosted Jasmine Hollingsworth, E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP, C-TIYT to lead classes free for students. Classes included Trauma-Informed Somatic education alongside Accessible Yoga movement tailored to the needs of all present

Recording available of class for seated or standing participants!

 

Interested in joining DREAM?

While we're on pause for the summer, reach out to our faculty advisors for more information!

 

Dr. Samantha Fuld, DSW, MSW, LCSW-C

Gail Betz, MSLIS