Disability and Access Coalition

Mission Statement

The Disability and Access Coalition is a subcommittee of the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) Student Association. Our mission is to raise awareness around disability issues, build and maintain a campus that celebrates, advocates for, and ensures inclusiveness, and foster collaboration between students with disabilities and those who are allies. We provide programming and events in an effort to establish a supportive community where folks are empowered and affirmed in their intersectional identities.

Please reach out with any questions, ideas, or interest in joining the Committee at DAC@sps.cuny.edu.

Jamie Lerner Brecher, Co-Chair

Briasia Moore, Co-Chair

Amanda Ramkishhun , Treasurer

Amber Telfer, Events Planner

Christine Hines, Accessibility for Meeting and Events

Pat Barrientos, Media and Marketing

Christopher Leydon and Sarah Krusemark, Club Advisors

The Disability and Access Coalition hosts multiple events each year and has had success transitioning into the virtual world. The Committee typically hosts events during October (National Disability Employment Awareness Month), April (CUNY Disability Awareness Month), and July (Disability Pride Month).