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New Resource: Disability Justice Education Toolkit on Ableism and Structural Oppression

This toolkit provides opportunities for learning, reflection, and engagement around disability and allyship for all community members. It encourages the UMass community to examine assumptions about disability, recognize the influence of dominant narratives, and apply a disability justice lens. Through this approach, readers will explore anti-ableism, intersectionality, and disability justice as an ongoing practice rather than a checklist.

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Federal Actions

UMass Amherst is committed to protecting the privacy, wellbeing, and safety of its community. This page collects and shares resources for students and employees in response to changes in the federal landscape. Please refer to this page for updates.

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Call for Proposals for JEDI 2025

With its large and diverse population of students, faculty, and staff, UMass is committed to building a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging. On September 17-18, the UMass community is invited to participate in the 4th annual Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) conference. JEDI features a series of educational workshops, talks, panels, posters, and networking events and we are currently seeking proposals from the community. Submissions will be accepted until June 20.

Imagining 2034: Our Strategic Plan

The university's multi-stage strategic planning process will be informed by a respect for UMass Amherst’s rich history as the commonwealth’s flagship campus and public-land grant institution, ambition for excellence in all we do, and recognition of our responsibility to steward our financial and human resources. The planning process incorporates existing school and college strategic visions, aspirations, and goals, in addition to understanding opportunities for—and impediments to—success. UMass Amherst will strive for inclusion and transparency in every aspect of this important process.

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Where to Turn for Help

As valued members of the UMass community, we stand together in fostering an environment of support and empowerment. Your voice matters in preventing and addressing mistreatment, bias, or discrimination. Explore the resources available to you and trust that we're here to assist you every step of the way. If you or someone you know has been harmed, please explore these resources for reporting and support.

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