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#FamilyCaregiversMonth #CaregiverAppreciation #NationalCaregiversMonth #RutgersNB #DisabilityServices #CaregiverSupport #Gratitude #November2024
A graphic with a purple gradient background features "National Family Caregivers Month November" in bright pink, blue, and purple text alongside three circular icons showing a heart with hands, a family silhouette, and an awareness ribbon. Below, a quote from Carson McCullers reads "The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else," with the Rutgers Disability Services logo in the bottom left corner.
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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"In this noisy world, being highly sensitive is a challenge. But learn to manage overwhelm and you can reap the upsides too." - psyche

#HighlySensitivePerson #HSP #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthMatters

Link: tinyurl.com/6neca8bx
A black and white photograph shows a crowded urban street scene with people walking in various directions, viewed from behind. The left side features the Psyche website header with the article title "How to thrive as a highly sensitive person" in green serif text, followed by a subtitle about managing overwhelm in a noisy world, and byline crediting Jadzia Jagiellowicz, HSP researcher and founder of the Highly Sensitive Society.
November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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#RutgersUniversity #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousHeritageMonth #RutgersNB #CulturalAwareness #DisabilityServices #DiversityAndInclusion #NAHM #HeritageMonth
A spiral-bound tan calendar displays "National Native American Heritage Month November" in brown text, the calendar is positioned against a sky blue and a yellow background and a green surface next to a decorative pottery piece with geometric patterns in red, teal, brown, and cream colors. The Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services logo appears in the bottom right corner.
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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#EpilepsyAwarenessMonth #EndTheStigma #DisabilityAwareness #RutgersNB #InclusionMatters #SeizureAwareness #PurpleRibbon #DisabilityServices
A graphic featuring "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" text with a pink illustrated brain overlaid with neural network connections, a large purple awareness ribbon, purple butterflies, and green laurel branches. Below, a quote from actor Greg Grunberg about reducing epilepsy stigma through education and open conversation appears alongside the Rutgers Disability Services logo.
November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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#YourVoteMatters #VoterEngagement #CivicDuty #MakeYourVoiceHeard #RutgersNB #DisabilityServices #AccessibleVoting #GetOutTheVote
A graphic design featuring a white megaphone icon on a bold red diagonal background alongside the text "Your Vote Matters" in black bold letters on a white background. The Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services logo appears at the bottom of the image
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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#KnowledgeIsPower #LifelongLearning #EducationMatters #StudentSuccess #CriticalThinking #MakeInformedChoices #LearningJourney #RutgersNB
A cartoon illustration shows a person crawling through a desert between two signs: one reading "Water 9 KM" pointing left, and another reading "H2O 50M" pointing right, humorously depicting the importance of understanding terminology. Below the image, text in red and blue reads "Knowledge is Power: The more you learn, the better you will be able to make decisions about the direction of your life."
November 4, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Zoom Link to event (open on specified days and times): rutgers.zoom.us/j/9733492721...

#RutgersGraduateStudents #GraduateStudents #DisabilityServices #RutgersNB #DropInHours #StudentSupport #GradLife #Accommodations #Accessibility
Event flyer with gray background and colorful diagonal stripes in green, blue, white, yellow, and pink. The left side features curved white text reading "ACCOMMODATIONS COMMUNITY ACCESS." The main content is on a red background with white text announcing "Graduate Students with Disabilities ODS Drop-In Hours" scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, November 5 and December 3 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Graduate Student Lounge, 126 College Ave. (Located behind Panera Bread). A white box contains contact information for accommodation requests: Call 848-202-3111 or email dsoffice@echo.rutgers.edu. The flyer mentions "Snacks, Crafts, and Sensory Toys While Supplies Last" and includes a QR code for online joining. Bottom features the white Rutgers "R" logo with "RUTGERS-NEW BRUNSWICK Office of Disability Services" and social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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#DisabilityServices #KawaiiArt #GradStudentLife #CraftAfternoon #RutgersEvents #InclusiveCrafting #ScarletArtsRX #DisabilityAllies
Beige flyer with kawaii-style animal illustrations (penguin, hedgehog, cat, and dog) advertising "Kawaii Style Critters Paint+Color" crafternoon event. Red and orange text announces grad students with disabilities and disability allies event on Wednesday, November 5, 2-3:30pm at Graduate Student Lounge (behind Panera), 126 College Ave, C.A.C. Campus. Registration link https://tinyurl.com/w9vz67cx. Contact information and Rutgers-New Brunswick logo included. Hosted by Office of Disability Services, Scarlet Arts RX, and Graduate Student Life.
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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#DiabetesAwarenessMonth #NationalDiabetesMonth #DiabetesAwareness #Type1Diabetes #Type2Diabetes #DiabetesSupport #RutgersDisabilityServices #ChronicIllnessAwareness
Light blue awareness graphic with red text "National Diabetes Awareness Month" in banner design. Rutgers Disability Services logo in top left. Hands hold glucose monitor on left and gray awareness ribbon on right. Red blood drop symbol above "Awareness" banner. "MONTH" displayed in large red letters at bottom.
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Prosopagnosia. This 10-minute video, captions included, gives a very artistic and insightful journey of a person who has Prosopagnosia.
Rutgers ODS

tinyurl.com/mrxnjbpe

#Prosopagnosia #FaceBlindness #Psychology #Neuroscience #PsycheMagazine #BrainScience #CognitiveScience
Psyche magazine video article titled "Prosopagnosia" (10 minutes video time) showing top navigation with Newsletter and Donate links, and "psyche - know your self" logo. Main image shows open spiral-bound sketchbook with colorful abstract watercolor paintings of two face profiles in blue, pink, yellow, and green tones. Play button overlay suggests video content.
November 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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#HappyHalloween #RutgersODS #DisabilityServices #TeamSpirit #HalloweenCostumes #RutgersNewBrunswick #OfficeOfDisabilityServices #CampusCommunity
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Contact: ifan414@regiscollege.edu
Website: autisticwomenincollege.as.me

#AutismResearch #WomenWithAutism #CollegeStudents #ASDResearch #AutisticWomen #ResearchStudy #HigherEducation #NeurodiversityInCollege
Research study recruitment flyer seeking women diagnosed with ASD enrolled in college/university. Qualifications include formal ASD diagnosis and 60+ college credits. Features illustration of woman with headphones studying at laptop. Study involves confidential 45-60 min interview, reflective questionnaire, all online. Participants entered in raffle for $100 Amazon gift card. Contact: ifan414@regiscollege.edu. QR code and website link included.
October 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Link to event: tinyurl.com/3ne4dbhe

#SpinalCordInjury #DisabilityResilience #TrueGritSCI #YouthDisability #RutgersDisabilityServices #WheelchairUsers #DisabilityCommunity #CollegeAccessibility
Event flyer titled "Resilience Redefined: Young Adults with Spinal Cord Injury on Disability and Community" presented by True Grit SCI Program at Rutgers. Features four photos of young adults using wheelchairs engaged in daily activities. Virtual event Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:30-7:30 PM. Registration link and Rutgers Disability Services logo included. Panel discussion with True Grit SCI residential program participants navigating college life.
October 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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#SelfCompassion #MentalHealthReminder #ItsOkayToNotBePerfect #SelfCare #PositiveAffirmation #BeKindToYourself #MentalWellness #YoureDoingGreat
Gentle illustration of person with long dark wavy hair, closed peaceful eyes, wearing gray sweater and holding heart-decorated mug. Orange thought bubble above contains handwritten text: "Reminder: You're doing your best, and your best doesn't have to be PERFECT." Small red hearts float beside figure. Warm beige background with "Doodles and Dreams" watermark.
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Check out this event hosted by the Paul Robeson Cultural Center. Movie night that wants you to "Come in your most hair-raising look!"
Rutgers ODS

#HalloweenMovieNight #RUCurly #CampusEvents #RutgersLife #SpookySeason #MovieNight #HalloweenCostume #StudentActivities
Hand-drawn Halloween movie night poster featuring two ghost figures watching an old TV on stand with text "Come in your most hair-raising look!" TV remote on floor. Beige/gray background with white decorative elements. Text reads "RU Curly presents Halloween Movie Night, Oct. 25 @ 8:30pm, Tillett Hall (Room TBD)" with small curly-haired portrait illustration in corner.
October 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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#DisabilityAwarenessMonth #BooksWeRead #DisabilityLiterature #RutgersLibraries #InclusiveReading #DisabilityServices #RepresentationMatters #DiverseBooks
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Event flyer with musical note decorations showing "Dance Class for Neurodivergent Adults" - beginner class on October 24th, 6:30-8:00 PM at Corwin Lodge, Douglass Campus, 158 Nichol Avenue, New Brunswick. Features diverse illustrated figures dancing, including person in wheelchair. Bottom includes website link and Rutgers-New Brunswick logo. Emphasizes no pressure, no prior experience needed.
October 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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This annual tradition features work across class years and media. Free; no tickets required.
Reception: October 23, 6–9 p.m.

Note: Admission to Mason Gross Galleries is free and open to the public. Please ring intercom bell at front entrance of building on the Livingston Ave.
Orange and pink gradient exhibition poster with white text reading "afterimage - 2025 Undergraduate Annual Exhibition." Details show dates October 21-November 8, with reception October 23, 6-9pm at Mason Gross Galleries, 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ. Notes wheelchair accessible and free/open to public. Mason Gross logo in bottom right corner.
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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#ASLPoetry #DeafCulture #SignLanguageArt #ASL #AccessibleArts #DisabilityServices #RutgersEvents #DeafArtists
Black and white event poster featuring dramatic image of ASL poet in expressive signing pose. Text announces "ASL Poetry Presentation with Peter Cook" - Peter Cook, senior lecturer in Linguistics at Princeton University, will present ASL poetry techniques and answer questions. Includes Jack Helbig quote "Highly evocative performances I could watch for hours!" Event details: Friday, October 24, 2025, 2-4pm at Murray Hall room 302, 510 George St, New Brunswick, NJ. Rutgers Office of Disability Services logo at bottom.
October 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Thought for the day.

#SelfTalk #PositiveAffirmations #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCompassion #Mindfulness #InnerDialogue #MentalWellness #SelfCare
Hand-painted rock with white center featuring black handwritten text "The Way You talk to Yourself Matters" surrounded by colorful decorative border with rainbow dots, flowers, hearts, and patterns in red, blue, green, yellow, and pink. Positive affirmation and self-talk reminder art piece on weathered wood background.
October 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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#BeaniesForBabies #RutgersEvents #CommunityService #PreventChildAbuse #CrochetForACause #ScarletArtsRx #RutgersNewBrunswick #StudentEngagement
Purple and yellow event flyer featuring baby in purple knit beanie. "Beanies for Babies" event on Wednesday, October 22, 1:30-3:30pm at The Hatchery Innovation Studio, Alexander Library. Participants will crochet beanies for Prevent Child Abuse NJ or make positivity charm bracelets. Free food and swag. Registration at go.rutgers.edu/beaniesforbabies. Collaboration with Scarlet Arts Rx, Student Centers, Honors College, and Office of Disability Services.
October 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritage #RutgersODS #DisabilityServices #CulturalCelebration #Diversity #Inclusion #RutgersNewBrunswick
Hispanic Heritage Month graphic featuring colorful text surrounded by decorative surfboard-shaped elements displaying flags from various Latin American countries including Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Cuba, Panama, Haiti, Ecuador, Guatemala, and others arranged in a circular sunburst pattern. Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services logo in bottom left corner on black background.
October 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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#IndigenousPeoplesDay #RutgersDisabilityServices #Sacagawea #IndigenousWisdom #NativeAmericanHeritage #InclusiveCelebration #CulturalAwareness #IndigenousHistory
Happy Indigenous People Day graphic with decorative feathered headdress in red, yellow, and teal colors on cream background. Quote from Sacagawea reads "Amazing the things you find when you bother to search for them." Rutgers Disability Services logo at bottom left.
October 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Rutgers Career Zoom event. Register on Handshake

Event information link: newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/event/empowe...

#DisabilityAwarenessMonth #RutgersNewBrunswick #DisabilityEmployment #ADA #CareerWorkshop #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityRights #RutgersCareerServices
Gray promotional graphic for Rutgers New Brunswick Disability Employment Awareness Month event titled "Empowered Employment: Disability Rights & Opportunities" scheduled for October 13, 2025, 6-7 pm. Features white text, colorful striped accessibility symbol, and event description about an interactive workshop on ADA rights and career resources.
October 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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World Mental Health Day event, "Black and Well: Networking & Panel Discussion"
Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:30-8:00 PM
at Paul Robeson Cultural Center,
600 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, NJ.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BlackMentalHealth #BlackGraduateStudentAssociation #RutgersEvents
World Mental Health Day event poster featuring "Black and Well: Networking & Panel Discussion" in red, black, and green Pan-African colors. Background shows diverse images of Black individuals in social and wellness settings. Event details: Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:30-8:00 PM at Paul Robeson Cultural Center, 600 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, NJ. Includes QR code and contact email.
October 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM