Donations

Mental Health Services

The majority of our students have a primary or secondary mental health disability. Many universities offer specialized counseling and services for students with mental health disabilities. We aim to add a dedicated counselor to DSP focused on the unique needs of these students, to teach disability management strategies, and provide support for navigating and succeeding at Cal. A gift of approximately $225,000 could support a counselor position for one year.

Specialized Autism Spectrum Services

We are building a program to support success for students on the autism spectrum. In the past five years, the number of these students seeking DSP services increased nearly tenfold. We expect this demand to continue growing, so we aspire to add residential support, a full-time executive functioning coach, and a computer lab to our offerings. While similar programs at other universities charge a fee, we intend to raise private support for these additional services and provide them at no cost to all students. A gift of approximately $125,000 could support a full-...

Technology Grants and Services

DSP provides grants twice a year to support the technology needs of students with disabilities and to expand access to assistive technologies. Each semester we have more applications for assistance than we have funds to provide. A new assistive technology specialist would provide evaluations and technology training to expand access and improve retention for students with disabilities. A gift of any size would allow us to provide more technology grants for students with needs. A gift of approximately $175,000 could support a new assistive technology specialist...

Disability Cultural Community Center

Our Cal disability community has been advocating for decades for the creation of a uniquely accessible community space for the disability community. Our new Disability Cultural Center will open this fall. The Center will provide a welcoming and fully accessible space for the disability community, will house services for students, host disability focused events, and house exhibits and honor our alumnus’ history of disability activism. Our Center Coordinator will nurture leadership development, activism and self advocacy, and contribute to creating a more inclusive campus climate...

Disability Awareness Month

Each October, we sponsor special programming to heighten disability awareness. This year’s activities included a showcase for artists with disabilities and a project expo with EnableTech —where campus makers met students with disabilities to brainstorm technological solutions. A gift of $500 or more would allow us to expand the range of programming for this annual event.

Career Services Support

Support internship and career opportunities for students with disabilities. Gifts will support travel, business attire, assistive technology, and more. Gifts of any size are welcome. A gift of $1000 would allow a student to participate in a summer internship program.