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UCLA seeks to partner with philanthropic leaders who share our vision and commitment to this important emerging field. Major investment will enable the Disability Studies program at UCLA to secure its future as the premier program of its kind in the country.

Click here for the Disability Studies brochure, which captures just some of the vibrant work that is occurring at UCLA around issues of disability.

Read the 2023-24 Disability Studies IDP Annual Report to learn what was accomplished during the 2023-24 academic year and discover what developments are in progress.

SECURING FUTURE EXCELLENCE

Funding opportunities include support for:

  • Faculty: Endowed chairs will allow faculty from various campus departments to dedicate their time to disability studies, providing leadership to expand course offerings, contribute new scholarship, and mentor students.
  • Students: Endowed scholarships and fellowships for graduate and undergraduate students will nurture nascent scholars and next-generation activists, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs and service providers.
  • Programming and Events: An endowed program fund will allow us to host a variety of local and national public events, including an annual symposium or conference, aimed at raising awareness of important disability-related issues.

OPPORTUNITIES TO ESTABLISH NAMED ENDOWMENTS

LEADERSHIP CHAIR
Establish a distinguished faculty scholar role to attract disciplinary expertise to advance the broader mission of Disability Studies at UCLA.

TERM CHAIRS
Enable faculty from various disciplines to lead interdisciplinary scholarship in Disability Studies, expand course offerings, and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Provide vital support to enable graduate and undergraduate students to pursue Disability Studies in preparation for leadership in a variety of sectors.

PROGRAM FUND
Allow UCLA to host local and national events such an annual symposium or conference; to build community partnerships; to create internship and capstone opportunities; and to bring visiting scholars to campus.  UCLA’s long-term goal is to create an Academy for Disability Studies to serve as a campus hub for disability education and advocacy.

To learn how you can support Disability Studies at UCLA, please contact Kassie Ortiz, Associate Director of Development, Undergraduate Education: (310) 339-2987 or kortiz@support.ucla.edu.