Black Men Engaged

The Disability Inclusion Resource Group (DIRG) serves both the University and medical center by promoting joint initiatives to create and improve access to opportunities for equal participation in all aspects of employment and education for people who experience any type of disability. Open to students, faculty, and employees regardless of disability status, the group will work to identify and remove structural and systemic barriers while developing supports and resources to facilitate academic and professional growth. While specifically focused on organizational advocacy, peer-to-peer mentorship, and leadership development, the group will also seek to build mutually beneficial partnerships with disability-focused community organizations and provide tools and technologies to support success for any member of the UChicago community who might experience a disability-related need. Last, the group will also create and promote educational events to raise awareness of experiences within the disability community at large.

Leadership

• Audrey Gamet, Chair
• Mark Lubus, Interim Co-Chair

Executive Champion

• Karen Habercross, DIRG Executive Sponsor Karen.Habercoss@uchicagomedicine.org

For information on how you can participate or to join the Disability Inclusion Resource Group click here.