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SFU DNA is a student-led network of SFU community members who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent promoting disability justice. 👩‍🦽🥄♾

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One of the dates for our support group sessions has changed! The upcoming meeting will now be held on July 31 from 12-2 pm.

These are meetings facilitated by DNA members where you can talk about your experiences, support each other, and share information and resources with your peers.

🔗 You can find more information and (optionally) register at https://bit.ly/DNASupportGroupSummer2026. You can also check there to see if the session you want to attend is hybrid or fully online.

Image Description: A graphic showing a group of four people, underneath the sun against a yellow background. It is titled "Support Group Sessions Are Back". Text reads, "What to expect: Sharing of useful resources among peers with similar experiences; a chance to share thoughts, feelings, and comments on your experiences; a judgement free zone, and a safe space for everyone!" It lists upcoming sessions: July 6 (3pm-5pm), July 15 (11am-1pm), July 21 (11am-1pm), and July 31 (12pm-2pm). by @sfudna

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3 months ago

It’s municipal election season, and that means big questions like:

- What are my local governments responsible for?
- How do I figure out who will best serve the needs of myself and my communities?
- What is a voting plan, and how do I develop one?

The Women's Centre, Out on Campus, and the SFU Disability & Neurodiversity Alliance are excited to announce we're hosting Women Transforming Cities for a short, 1.5 hour workshop covering the basics of this topic!

This is a drop-in workshop hosted in SUB 2230 (Out on Campus Lounge), open to all SFU and FIC students for free! Food won't be provided, but Out on Campus provides snacks that contain common allergens. If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, please email ooc@sfss.ca ! by @sfudna

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🌊 Thank you to everyone who attended DNA's Beach Day last week! We had a great time exploring Rocky Point, eating ice cream, and hanging out with everyone.

Image Description: The first slide is a photo of DNA members and staff sitting together at a picnic table outside. There are snacks sitting on the middle of the table. Text below them reads, "Beach Day!" The second slide is a similar photo without text on it. by @sfudna

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3 months ago

Join our next meeting to learn about CALM, a program that supports students with ADHD or executive-function related concerns! CALM provides a range of services, including assessments, counselling, and executive functioning support. Email us at sfudna@gmail.com if you're not already part of our discord server and need the Zoom link.

[ID: A graphic promoting Dr. Shafi's presentation on the CALM program at SFU DNA's next meeting. Tranquil, dark blue text on a lighter blue background describes the CALM program and how to join the meeting. The logos for DNA and CALM float above: a series of colourful circles containing icons that represent different disabilities, and a multi-coloured brain. End ID.] A graphic promoting Dr. Shafi's presentation on the CALM program at SFU DNA's next meeting. Tranquil, dark blue text on a lighter blue background describes the CALM program and how to join the meeting. The logos for DNA and CALM float above: a series of colourful circles containing icons that represent different disabilities, and a multi-coloured brain. by @sfudna

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3 months ago

🌊 Join SFU Disability & Neurodiversity Alliance for a low-key hang-out at the beach! We'll have board games and other chill activities. If you're looking for an accessible way to meet peers, recharge, and enjoy the summer, this event is for you. We'll meet at the DNA Resource Centre, then travel to Rocky Point Beach together.

🔗 For more information and to optionally register, visit: https://bit.ly/DNABeachDay2026

Image Description: Graphic showing a rocky shore and the sea, with a few clouds in the sky. Text reads "Beach Day: July 23, 2 p.m. Join us for a chill, accessible day at the beach! We'll meet at the DNA Resource Centre and travel together at 2 p.m. to Rocky Point." Below the text is a QR code for the RSVP form. by @sfudna

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3 months ago

🌞💬 DNA's support group sessions are back for the Summer 2026 semester! These are meetings facilitated by DNA members where you can talk about your experiences, support each other, and share information and resources with your peers.

🔗 You can find more information and (optionally) register at https://bit.ly/DNASupportGroupSummer2026. You can also check there to see if the session you want to attend is hybrid or fully online.

Image Description: A graphic showing a group of four people, underneath the sun against a yellow background. It is titled "Support Group Sessions Are Back". Text reads, "What to expect: Sharing of useful resources among peers with similar experiences; a chance to share thoughts, feelings, and comments on your experiences; a judgement free zone, and a safe space for everyone!" It lists upcoming sessions: July 6 (3pm-5pm), July 15 (11am-1pm), July 21 (11am-1pm), and July 29(11am-1pm). A graphic showing a group of four people, underneath the sun against a yellow background. It is titled "Support Group Sessions Are Back". Text reads, "What to expect: Sharing of useful resources among peers with similar experiences; a chance to share thoughts, feelings, and comments on your experiences; a judgement free zone, and a safe space for everyone!" It lists upcoming sessions: July 6 (3pm-5pm), July 15 (11am-1pm), July 21 (11am-1pm), and July 29(11am-1pm). by @sfudna

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4 months ago

🪴 Do you like talking about your interests? Do you love making presentations or ranting about specific topics? Then join SFU DNA for an Info Dump, an afternoon of sharing and learning about all the niche topics and special interests that have burrowed their ways into our brains. We will likely go to the Embark Community Garden after meeting at the DNA Resource Centre, unless the weather prevents us!

🔗 Visit this link for registration and full details, including accessibility info:
https://bit.ly/GardenInfoDump2026

Image Description: A graphic titled "Infodump in the Garden". Text on a projector screen reads, "Come Share Your Special Interests! June 19th, 1:30-3:30 p.m. SUB 1300 or Zoom." In front of the screen, a person sits, reclining and looking happy. There is also a QR code leading to the registration form. by @sfudna

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♾️🌈 Throughout April, DNA has celebrated Autism Acceptance month by posting perspectives on autism contributed by autistic community members.

We've now reached our final post! It shares resources for autistic folks and allies who want to show support.

[Image Description: A graphic sharing resources for autistic folks and allies. Brightly coloured drawings help illustrate the message, including: a rainbow surrounded by sparkles, a person reading, and a person thinking of a question.

Slide 1 reads: "Throughout April, DNA has been amplifying autistic perspectives for Autism Acceptance Month."

Slide 2 reads: "Today, in our final post, we’ll provide resources for anyone seeking more info."

Slide 3 reads: "Resources:

SFU Disability & Neurodiversity Alliance (collective of disabled & neurodivergent SFU community members)
linktr.ee/SFUDNA

Live Educate Transform Society (local disabled & neurodivergent-led advocacy org)
connectwithlets.org

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (nonprofit org run by and for autistic people)
autisticadvocacy.org."] A graphic sharing resources for autistic folks and allies. Brightly coloured drawings help illustrate the message, including: a rainbow surrounded by sparkles, a person reading, and a person thinking of a question. Slide 1 reads: "Throughout April, DNA has been amplifying autistic perspectives for Autism Acceptance Month." by @sfudna

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6 months ago

♾️🌈 April is Autism Acceptance Month! Throughout the month, DNA will post perspectives on autism contributed by autistic members of our community.

This contribution is about navigating autistic social differences.

[Image Description: A graphic sharing an anonymous DNA member's perspective on being autistic. Brightly coloured drawings help illustrate the message, including: blank speech bubbles, diverse people hanging out, a plant growing, and people celebrating each other.

Slide 1 reads: "Social skills can be challenging for me, and I’m still working on improving them."

Slide 2 reads: "It’s not about a lack of care or effort, it just takes more time and practice to navigate social situations that others may find intuitive."

Slide 3 reads: "I hope people can be accepting and patient. Many autistic people are constantly learning and growing."

Slide 4: "And understanding, respect, and clear communication can make a big difference." - Anonymous] A graphic sharing an anonymous DNA member's perspective on being autistic. Brightly coloured drawings help illustrate the message, including: blank speech bubbles, diverse people hanging out, a plant growing, and people celebrating each other. Slide 1 reads: "Social skills can be challenging for me, and I’m still working on improving them." by @sfudna

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6 months ago

♾️🌈 April is Autism Acceptance Month! Throughout the month, DNA will post perspectives on autism contributed by autistic members of our community.

This contribution is about challenging definitions of "competence" that exclude autistic people.

[Image Description: A graphic sharing an anonymous DNA member's perspective on being autistic. Drawings help illustrate the message, including: various colourful figures communicating in different ways, and a person wearing headphones while working on a laptop.

Slide 1 reads: "What I want allistic (non-autistic) people to know is that professionalism and competence do not look the same for everyone."

Slide 2 reads: "Someone who avoids eye contact, takes breaks from loud environments, or communicates differently may still be deeply engaged, thoughtful, and capable." - Anonymous.] A graphic sharing an anonymous DNA member's perspective on being autistic. Drawings help illustrate the message, including: various colourful figures communicating in different ways, and of a person wearing headphones and working on a laptop. Slide 1 reads: "What I want allistic (non-autistic) people to know is that professionalism and competence do not look the same for everyone." by @sfudna

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♾️🌈 April is Autism Acceptance Month! Throughout the month, DNA will post perspectives on autism contributed by autistic members of our community.

This contribution is about self-acceptance and how autistic people's strengths are different from non-autistic people's.

[Image Description: A graphic sharing an anonymous DNA member's perspective on being autistic. Drawings of diverse people, a slideshow presentation, and a thought-bubble with a lightbulb in it help illustrate the message.

Slide 1 text reads: "What I want the autistic people to know (and what I wish I knew earlier) is that it is okay if your strengths do not look like everyone else's."

Slide text 2 reads: "Thoughtful analysis, moral rigidity, pattern recognition, creativity, and persistence are still relevant." - Anonymous. A graphic sharing an anonymous DNA member's perspective on being autistic. Drawings of diverse people, a slideshow presentation, and a thought-bubble with a lightbulb in it help illustrate the message. Slide 1 text reads: "What I want the autistic people to know (and what I wish I knew earlier) is that it is okay if your strengths do not look like everyone else's." by @sfudna

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