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Empowering Disabled Students: DCCC Promotes Access and Inclusion

9/12/2025

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Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, a UC Berkeley alum, leads the Disability Cultural Community Center (DCCC), which fosters a welcoming environment for disabled students.
She advocates for prioritizing access as a core value rather than an afterthought.
Founded in 2022, the DCCC serves as a cultural hub for disabled students to connect and express themselves.
Activists emphasize the need for diverse access considerations in event planning.
The Nefelibata craft lab aims to provide an accessible space for queer and disabled individuals to create.

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Story summary

Ann Wai-Yee Kwong, a UC Berkeley alum, leads the Disability Cultural Community Center (DCCC), which fosters a welcoming environment for disabled students.
She advocates for prioritizing access as a core value rather than an afterthought.
Founded in 2022, the DCCC serves as a cultural hub for disabled students to connect and express themselves.
Activists emphasize the need for diverse access considerations in event planning.
The Nefelibata craft lab aims to provide an accessible space for queer and disabled individuals to create.