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IDPD 2025

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (2025)

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) occurs every year on December 3rd and aims to “promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.” The day was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations and continues to be urgently relevant as communities around the world strive towards sustainability, equity, and inclusion.

This year, we are celebrating collaboration by uplifting and promoting the events happening across our networks. By spotlighting the diverse initiatives organized by partner networks, we help strengthen connections, broaden reach, and demonstrate that meaningful progress comes from working together toward common goals of accessibility and disability inclusion.

Got a technical interview coming up? Join us for a lively session with insider tips from a D2L recruiter and senior developer, plus two upper year co-op students who’ve been through it and know what works.

Talk Title: When Love and Hate Collide: Poo and Zombies in Leisure and Leisure Studies

Abstract: Poo and zombies are loved and hated in society. We put manure on our gardens to help the plants of our leisure places grow while we ban human and dog poo from the public leisurescape. Our televised leisure is replete with zombies, the bad guys we love to see being killed. Leisure studies is also filled with research enslaved by zombie paradigms that dominate thinking and ways of being as researchers. The result is research outputs that smell of roses or resemble something that is a shade of brown and slightly squishy depending on your perspective.

Join us for a moment of creativity, reflection and connection inspired by Suleika Jaouad's The Book of Alchemy. Together, we'll explore how art can transform emotion into meaning and strengthen solidarity among womxn and nonbinary members of our UW community. Art materials, snacks and warm drinks will be available--and you might win a free book!

HackRx 2025 is a 3-day hackathon running Nov 21–23 and open to all undergraduate students in Canada. Compete for a $3000 main prize and $500 special prize while building innovative projects. Sign up solo or with a team—network during the event to meet collaborators, learn new skills, and create something exciting!

Join the EDI-R office and Davis Centre Library for our second painting session on Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 9:30 to 4:00 PM, as we continue transforming the mural into a living symbol of unity and belonging. No experience needed, just bring your creativity and community spirit.

What do I do if I experience, or witness, identity-based harm, like racism, on campus? What happens if I tell someone? Where can I find resources?

Join us for a drop-in session, where you can ask questions, receive guidance, and learn about the disclosure process, reporting options, and the supports available on campus. This is a supportive space to discuss any concerns or uncertainties you may have and to better understand how our Office can support you.

What do I do if I experience, or witness, identity-based harm, like racism, on campus? What happens if I tell someone? Where can I find resources?

Join us for a drop-in session, where you can ask questions, receive guidance, and learn about the disclosure process, reporting options, and the supports available on campus. This is a supportive space to discuss any concerns or uncertainties you may have and to better understand how our Office can support you.

University of Waterloo faculty, staff, and graduate students are invited to the second installment of the Collaborative and Connected Research Panel Series, hosted by the Office of the Vice-President, Research and International and the Faculty of Health.

Browse items handmade by UWSA staff, students, and alumni at the 2025 Winterfest Artisan Market, November 27 and 28 in the SLC Multipurpose Room! 

Vendors contribute 10% of their proceeds to support the UWSA Student Awards, and the UWSA will make a donation to the WUSA Food Support Service for every purchase made!

Vendors will be announced shortly.