A Voice for Accessibility and Inclusion

The Disability Advocates Union is a student organization in Ithaca, New York dedicated to advocating for a more equitable world for people with disabilities. 

In 2021, a group of Cornell University students realized that our school had no undergraduate organization for students with disabilities. The previous organization had been left unattended and unsupported, while students with disabilities were being directed towards a support system that did not exist. In collaboration with advocates from the previous organization, students founded the Disability Awareness Union to serve as a space for all students seeking a more inclusive world.

At the Disability Advocates Union, we strive to create a space for students interested in disability rights to come together to discuss shared interests, advance community knowledge, and advocate for fair treatment regardless of ability status