Since our founding in 2018 by Timotheus “T.J.” Gordon, Jr. and Jae Jin Pak, Chicagoland DPOCC has been a home for disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent people of color to find pride, build community, and advocate for justice. Today, we’re proud to announce a revised mission statement and the addition of a vision statement that reflect our continued growth and commitment to Disability Justice.

The Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition, in collaboration with the Institute on Disability and Human Development, is proud to launch the Resource Map Project—a growing digital map designed to connect BIPOC disabled individuals and allies with inclusive, culturally affirming, and accessible resources across the Chicagoland area.

Join the National Council on Independent Living to advance disability inclusion, promote independent living, and advocate for equal rights.

The issue briefs in this series explore four important areas of reproductive health, rights, and justice for people with disabilities: access to abortion, access to contraception, healthy sexuality…

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Becoming disabled is a total identity shift. That intersection between the practical and the existential is where disability doulas come in.

#GivingTuesday is on December 3, 2024, an opportunity for individuals to come together for community change. Your past support for the Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition through the UIC - DPOCC Fund has been vital. This year, your donations will fund initiatives focused on Financial Wellness, addressing the intersections of disability, race, and LGBT+ identity, enhancing social connection among the BIPOC Disability Community, and combating social isolation. Contributions through the UIC donation page are welcomed, with every dollar making a significant impact on advocacy, disability culture, and independent living for BIPOC disabled individuals in the Chicagoland area.

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