About

DIScE is committed to fostering an environment that welcomes individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences. We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive community where undergraduates and graduate students can connect, share their stories, and build lasting friendships. We believe in the power of collective support and aim to create a platform where everyone feels heard, valued, and respected. We are founded upon the principles of disability justice (https://www.sinsinvalid.org/blog/10-principles-of-disability-justice) and intersectionality and will work together to actively work against ableist, racist, colonial, and other oppressive systems within academia and broader society. Anyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, sexual identity, and disability, and while we celebrate different experiences and opinions, no hate speech or harassment will be tolerated within our group. We encourage open communication, empathy, and understanding as we work together to co-create an interdependent space that uplifts and supports everyone.