The SDR office hosts a variety of events throughout the academic year that celebrate disability, promote inclusion, and foster a welcoming campus community. Our programs provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to learn, connect, and engage through interactive experiences, educational programming, and community partnerships.

Examples of past events include:

  • Disability Awareness Week, featuring interactive displays, educational activities, faculty and staff workshops, and a Student Voice Panel where students with disabilities share their experiences.
  • Neurodiversity Acceptance Celebration, highlighting neurodiversity through educational exhibits and student engagement.
  • Mindfulness Walk at Vartan Plaza, presented in collaboration with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and PAWS Ambassadors, featuring sensory stations, mindfulness activities, and visits with Susquehanna Service Dogs.
  • Resource and Information Tables, where students can learn about disability resources, accessibility, assistive technology, and academic programs related to disability and inclusion.

We invite you to explore the photos below to see highlights from these events and learn more about how SDR is building a more inclusive and accessible campus for everyone.

Student Disability Resources staff, student volunteers, and event organizers pose together beneath colorful balloon decorations during the Rock the Spectrum event.

Student Disability Resources staff, student volunteers, and campus partners came together to host Rock the Spectrum in celebration of Autism Acceptance Month.

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Students visit the Rock the Spectrum activity table to create messages and participate in Autism Acceptance Month activities.

Students participated in interactive activities that promoted autism acceptance, creativity, and community.

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A display of hand-painted rocks.

Participants painted rocks with messages of kindness, encouragement, and neurodiversity acceptance.

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A student volunteer stands beside the Rock the Spectrum artwork and colorful balloon decorations during the event.

The Rock the Spectrum artwork and event display welcomed students to celebrate autism acceptance through creativity and community.

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Student Disability Resources and CAPS staff stand beside a display of blue paw-print signs filled with messages of support.

The "Why Do You Wear Blue?" display invited participants to share messages of encouragement and support for Autism Acceptance Month.

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Penn State Harrisburg students pose together holding blue paw-print signs with handwritten messages supporting autism acceptance.

Students shared personal messages celebrating inclusion, acceptance, and support for the autistic community.

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Susquehanna service dogs and puppies

Susquehanna  service dogs and puppies

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Faculty and staff training

Faculty and staff training

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Susquehanna service dogs

Susquehanna service dogs

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Interactive tables

Interactive tables

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KINES club

KINES club

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Outdoor interactive tables

Outdoor interactive tables

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Sensory walk

Sensory walk

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Service dogs

Service dogs

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Student voices panel

Student voices panel

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Accessible yoga

Accessible yoga

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