Los Rios Invites Students to Participate in 'Disability as Diversity' Poster Contest

Los Rios is thrilled to announce a poster contest aimed at celebrating and affirming disability as diversity! At Los Rios Community College District, we believe in the power of art to spark conversations and foster a more inclusive society. Through this contest, we're inviting you to unleash your creativity and contribute to a more accepting world for people with a diverse range of bodies and minds.

Whether you're an artist, you have a disability, or you're simply passionate about advocating for inclusivity, we encourage everyone to participate. Your posters have the potential to inspire, educate, and create a positive impact. The winning designs will be displayed throughout each campus in the district, including within DSPS offices and other student services programs. Feel free to spread the word and encourage others to participate. Let's come together to celebrate disability as a source of diversity and spread the message of inclusivity through art!

Essential Details

Contest Theme: Disability = Diversity, Strength, and Pride!

Here are some examples of the types of messages we'd like to see incorporated into the poster design, but feel free to use your full creativity and think outside the box too!

• Disability rights are human rights
• Access is love
• Disability is diversity
• Celebrate neurodiversity
• Not all disabilities are visible
• Disability is not a bad word
• Neurodivergent and proud
• Dismantle ableism
• The future is accessible
• Nothing about us, without us

Prizes

We will be picking multiple winners, and prizes will include gift cards, college swag, and a framed copy of your printed poster. The winning designs will be prominently displayed in the new Disability Cultural Center at Sacramento City College, as well as other locations around Los Rios campuses. Winners will also be acknowledged on college websites and other districtwide media outlets.

Submission Deadline

September 30, 2024

How to Participate

Submit a high-resolution electronic version of your poster design via the following form.

Questions?

Contact Rachel Stewart at [email protected] if you have any questions.

We can't wait to see the amazing creations that reflect the beauty of disability diversity and inclusion!