504 History Walking + Rolling Tour
Did you know that in the late seventies, 150 disabled activists held the longest peaceful occupation of a federal building in US history? Known as the “504 protest,” the sit-in lasted 26 days and took place just down the street from the present-day San Francisco Disability Cultural Center. Join 504 protestor and chief morale officer […]
Disability Visibility Collective Quilt
Alice Wong saw disabled folks as creative geniuses. Whether our creativity manifests in writing, collages, access hacks, recipes, hosting, sewing, brainstorming, speaking, or the complex art of living, Alice saw it all and wanted to share it with the world. When we met with Alice in July of 2025, she shared a dream of a […]
Cafe Crip: 1 Year In
Cafe Crip is a monthly gathering to talk about important topics within our disability communities. It’s a year into this hellscape political climate. Octavia Butler writes in her prescient book, Parable of the Sower, “All that you touch You Change. All that you Change Changes you. The only lasting truth Is Change.” This month, we’re […]
Pop up! Toolworks Resource Workshop
Hi San Francisco! Get assistance with IHSS and DOR applications, regional center information, job placement services, Deaf services, discounted Clipper/transit cards, SSI and SSDI benefits counseling. We’re offering in English and ASL, with other translation services as well. Pop in, grab a snack, and get help from our Toolworks friends, experts in navigating city services […]
Art Opening: Meeting Points
We’re getting new art at the DCC! Join us for an art opening and celebration of “Meeting Points,” an exhibit featuring tactile photomontages by San Francisco-based disability access artist Rae Lanzerotti. In their words, “My tactile collages exaggerate and transform ways of seeing with texture, shape, and line. On some, I’ve added hidden elements. The […]
Chronic Pain Care Circle | January 2026
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 fourth Chronic Pain Care Circle. We’ll focus […]
Superfest Submissions Committee Info Session
Hey Superfest fans! Do you want to help shape this year’s festival? You could join our Community Submissions Committee, facilitated by filmmaker Shaina Ghuraya! With so many films still released that promote ableism and tired stereotypes, this is an opportunity to change the conversation and determine what makes disability representation good. We’ll meet weekly starting […]
Disgruntled Academics | January 2026
Hello, fellow brilliant academics! We’re writers, mathematicians, theorists, scientists, thinkers, and we often defy categorization. Disabled academics pour love and labor into work at institutions of higher education and learning; however, more often than not, these institutions don’t love us back and refuse the basic labor of meeting our access needs. It’s disgruntling to say […]
Take Care Tuesday: Massages
You know what feels good? Massages! We have two incredible Deaf-blind massage therapists, Ria and Brianna, coming to the DCC to offer 20-minute massages, our treat. We’re offering chair and table sessions – both indoors and outdoors (if the weather permits!). The massage therapists will wear masks and use unscented products. Please sign up for […]
Vision Board for 2026
Join justice-centered artist, producer, and facilitator Claudia Alick to create your 2026 vision board. This workshop encourages us to explore beyond New Year’s resolutions and goals. We’ll imagine our future selves and our vibrant world, then create our own version of a vision board to act as a 2026 guide. You can create using collage […]