Cafe Crip: Pleasure Activism

Cafe Crip is a monthly gathering to talk about important topics within our disability communities. In July, we’re digging into Pleasure Activism. Author of the book “Pleasure Activism,” adrienne marie brown, teaches that “pleasure is a measure of freedom.” Let’s talk about creating pleasure for ourselves and in our communities, and how this radical act […]

All Bodies Bachata

Let’s dance bachata! Our instructor, Supernova, a queer, Latine, gender-fluid, disabled professional dancer, combines their passion for dance and music with their experience of learning to love exactly how their body shows up every day. Supernova will teach our first hybrid dance class from the DCC space. No matter how you’re joining, make this class […]

Housewarming Party

Bring your friends and family to our big, beautiful housewarming party. We’ll propagate plants, learn snack hacks with the Measuring Spoons Cookbook folks, and eat delicious pizza from Mozzeria. You can also sign up to be a member of the DCC! Come laugh, chat, and celebrate with us. We’ve set up two windows to host […]

Disability Culture is Here: Dinner + Drag

Disability Culture is at 165 Grove Street! Please join us for dinner and gorgeously disabled drag performances by King LOTUS BOY and Iman. Whether you want to come with friends, meet new folks, or enjoy a solo evening in community, we would LOVE to have you. There will be two different seatings so that we […]

Cafe Crip: Anti-Capitalism

Cafe Crip is a monthly gathering to talk about important topics within our disability communities. This month’s theme is Anti-Capitalism in Practice. In Disability Justice, we talk about having an Anti-Capitalist politic – and we all want that. But how do we do it when we are living in capitalism-forced poverty and fighting constant oppression? […]

Accessible Strength and Mobility

Whether you’re reclining, sitting, or standing, Dr. Marcia’s all-level strength and mobility class is for you! Dr. Marcia is a physical therapist, founder of Disabled Girls Who Lift podcast and community, and author of “Movement for Everybody.” No equipment necessary, but if you have bands, weights, or household objects, we can add those in. Make […]

Cafe Crip: Pets and Animals

Cafe Crip is a monthly gathering to talk about important topics within our disability communities. Our May session will discuss the beauty and complexity of our relationships with pets and animals. Animals can offer pure love, complete acceptance, safety, and no-strings-attached support. Regardless of their joys though–it’s hard work to train, care for, and afford […]

Chronic Pain Care Circle

There is so much beauty and joy in disability – and there can also be so much pain. It’s hard work to get through flares and manage the daily levels – it feels impossible in a culture that doesn’t acknowledge our reality. Our facilitator, LOTUS BOY, will guide our second Chronic Pain Care Circle. We’ll focus […]

My Home is Someone’s Workplace: Domestic Employer Workshop

Together with Hand in Hand, we are offering a workshop with guidance for people who employ or plan to employ home care attendants. Participants will learn how to build respectful care relationships by understanding legal obligations, creating work agreements, and ensuring fair pay practices. You’ll leave with sample contracts, timesheet templates, communication strategies, and more! […]

Cafe Crip: Challenging Professionalism

Cafe Crip is a monthly gathering to talk about important topics within our disability communities. This month’s theme is Challenging Professionalism. To earn a living, Professionalism (ableism rebranded) often forces us to squeeze our bodies and minds into tight suits and tiny boxes. Let’s talk about that. Are there ways to subvert these oppressive standards? […]