Sept. 29: One Book One Community (OBOC) Author Keynote- Join OBOC and author Jonathan Mooney for a keynote address on his book "Normal Sucks", focused on challenging the concept of normality and empowering everyone to succeed. 6pm in ARKU 424, book signing to follow.
Sept. 30: One Book One Community (OBOC) Author Luncheon - Join OBOC and author Jonathan Mooney for a luncheon with book signing to follow. 12pm in the MC Gallery (4th floor of Arkansas Union)
Oct. 3: Wheelchair Basketball Game between our UREC team and the Ozark Adaptive Sports Association (OZASA) team. Location is the HPER Gym 4 at 2 p.m. Hosted by UREC. No registration required - spectators are always welcome!
Oct. 8: Disability Awareness Month Community Resource Fair — Center for Educational Access (CEA), in collaboration with SOURCES for Community Independent Living, event from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ARKU International Connections Lounge.
Oct. 15: Webinar — presented by Department of Equal Opportunity, Compliance & Title IX staff — From Barriers to Solutions: Understanding the Employment Accommodations process at the U of A. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Central). Information and registration link.
Oct. 21: Webinar — presented by the U of A Partners program — Introduction to MS PowerPoint Accessibility. 10-11:30 a.m. (Central). Information and registration link.
Oct. 22: Webinar — presented by Department of Equal Opportunity, Compliance & Title IX staff — A Practical Guide to Disability Etiquette. Noon to 1 p.m. Information and registration link.
Oct. 25: EMPOWER Co-Ed Basketball series - First game — EMPOWER and UREC; games start at 5:30 p.m. in HPER Gym 3. No registration required - spectators are always welcome! (Note: This is the kickoff game for a series of basketball games occurring each Sunday from Oct. 25 through Nov. 15.)
Oct. 29: The 2026 U of A Disability Awareness Awards — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The awards ceremony will open at 11:30 a.m. with remarks from Dr. Danielle Williams, associate vice chancellor and executive director for Equal Opportunity, Compliance and Title IX. Please email OEOC-Accommodation and Accessibility Services if you would like to attend this awards event: access@uark.edu. Refreshments will be provided.