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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 6d
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LatinxHeritage #RutgersODS #DisabilityServices #CulturalCelebration #Diversity #Inclusion #RutgersNewBrunswick
Hispanic Heritage Month graphic featuring colorful text surrounded by decorative surfboard-shaped elements displaying flags from various Latin American countries including Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Cuba, Panama, Haiti, Ecuador, Guatemala, and others arranged in a circular sunburst pattern. Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services logo in bottom left corner on black background.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 7d
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #RutgersDisabilityServices #Sacagawea #IndigenousWisdom #NativeAmericanHeritage #InclusiveCelebration #CulturalAwareness #IndigenousHistory
Happy Indigenous People Day graphic with decorative feathered headdress in red, yellow, and teal colors on cream background. Quote from Sacagawea reads "Amazing the things you find when you bother to search for them." Rutgers Disability Services logo at bottom left.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 10d
Rutgers Career Zoom event. Register on Handshake

Event information link: newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/event/empowe...

#DisabilityAwarenessMonth #RutgersNewBrunswick #DisabilityEmployment #ADA #CareerWorkshop #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityRights #RutgersCareerServices
Gray promotional graphic for Rutgers New Brunswick Disability Employment Awareness Month event titled "Empowered Employment: Disability Rights & Opportunities" scheduled for October 13, 2025, 6-7 pm. Features white text, colorful striped accessibility symbol, and event description about an interactive workshop on ADA rights and career resources.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 10d
World Mental Health Day event, "Black and Well: Networking & Panel Discussion"
Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:30-8:00 PM
at Paul Robeson Cultural Center,
600 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, NJ.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #BlackMentalHealth #BlackGraduateStudentAssociation #RutgersEvents
World Mental Health Day event poster featuring "Black and Well: Networking & Panel Discussion" in red, black, and green Pan-African colors. Background shows diverse images of Black individuals in social and wellness settings. Event details: Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:30-8:00 PM at Paul Robeson Cultural Center, 600 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, NJ. Includes QR code and contact email.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 10d
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalWellness #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthSupport #DisabilityServices #Rutgers #Community
Gradient background transitioning from teal at the top to warm orange/peach at the bottom. At the top, curved black text reads "WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY". In the center is a large stylized tree with a thick trunk and full canopy of leaves. Below the tree are silhouettes of approximately 10-12 people of various heights (representing adults and children) standing together with their arms raised upward toward the tree. At the bottom, white text reads "YOU ARE NOT ALONE". In the bottom left corner is the Rutgers Disability Services logo with a red "R" in a white square.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 11d
#disability #RutgersScarletService #WashingtonDC #SummerInternship #RutgersUniversity #ProfessionalDevelopment #InternshipOpportunity #CareerServices #RSS_DC
Rutgers Scarlet Service in Washington, DC Summer 2026 program flyer featuring diverse student group photo. Nine-week internship program offering free housing, $3,800 stipend, and tuition-free 3-credit course. Application deadline Wednesday, November 19th; open to rising juniors and seniors with 3.0 GPA, all majors welcome.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 11d
#MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #DisabilityServices #RutgersNewBrunswick #MichelleObama #MentalHealthSupport #BreakTheStigma
Teal-green textured background with mental health awareness ribbon and Michelle Obama quote: "We would never tell someone with a broken leg that they should stop wallowing and get it together. We don't consider taking medication for an ear infection something to be ashamed of. We shouldn't treat mental health conditions any differently." Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services logo at bottom.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 12d
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #Dyslexia #StevenSpielberg #DyslexiaSupport #LearningDifferences #DisabilityAwareness #YouAreNotAlone #Neurodiversity #InclusiveEducation #LearningDisabilities #DisabilityServices #FriendsOfQuinn #Inspiration #OvercomingChallenges #DifferentNotLess #SuccessStories
Colorful gradient background transitioning from pink at the top to yellow at the bottom. In the top left corner is the Rutgers Disability Services logo with a red "R" in a white circle. Purple text reads "OCTOBER IS" followed by a dotted line, then "DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH". Below that in black text: "Steven Spielberg, award-winning director" followed by a quote: "It is more common than you can imagine. You are not alone. And while you will have this the rest of your life, you can dart between the raindrops to get where you want to go and it will not hold you back." — Friends of Quinn"
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 12d
Registration required.
Contact: Mason Ameri, [email protected]

Link to more information on this event: newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/event/disabi...

#disabilityawarenessmonth #DisabilityEmployment #RutgersNB #Fortune500 #Inclusion #WorkplaceEquity #DisabilityAwareness #CareerDevelopment
Event promotional graphic with dark gray background featuring the white Rutgers-New Brunswick logo in the top left corner. The main heading reads "Disability Employment in the Fortune 500" in large white text. On the right side is a colorful striped graphic with text "October is DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH" in white and gray letters. The description states "Leaders from Deutsche Bank, Disability:IN, and Rutgers Business School discuss creating inclusive Fortune 500 workplaces." Event details show "Friday, October 10, 2025 from 3 - 4:30pm" with "Please see link in post"
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 12d
#SparkNight #RutgersODS #DisabilityServices #InclusiveArts #RutgersNewBrunswick #AccessibleEvents #CommunityEvent #ArtsAndCulture
Jazz trio performing in art gallery with three musicians playing upright bass, drums, and saxophone in front of colorful abstract paintings. Musicians dressed in black perform on hardwood floor surrounded by contemporary artwork on white walls. Touch-activated display case showing historical prints and illustrations, including linoleum block prints. Blue-bordered case features "Touch Cart" label with QR code for digital survey feedback. Gray mat displays multiple vintage artistic works under protective glass. Two people visible through an open doorway with colorful "Art Workshop" sign mounted on wood door. Beyond doorway is classroom with fluorescent lighting, green chalkboard, and person seated at desk. Educational setting appears to be community art program or accessible workshop space. Black table display featuring colorful disability awareness and inclusion stickers including "Disabled" with rainbow ribbon, pride symbols, accessibility icons, and "Human Rights" messaging. Behind stickers are informational cards with QR codes, red lanyards, and a teal container with yellow items. Disability Awareness Month materials visible in background.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 12d
Thought for the day.

#rutgersods #Rutgers #inclusionmatters #rutgersuniversity #IsaacNewton #TactQuote #Communication #ProfessionalDevelopment #SoftSkills #LeadershipQuotes #Diplomacy #InspirationalQuotes
Gray textured background with black typewriter-style text reading "Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy" attributed to Isaac Newton. Minimalist inspirational quote design.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 13d
One of our coordinators, Allyson Fry, had "an eye-opening experience about accessibility in gardening and that we got to try local honey." We hope that you get a chance to go to one of the many events happening at Rutgers for Disability Awareness Month.

#disabilityawarenessmonth #CommunityGarden
Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services collage featuring community garden program photos with beekeeping, participants including wheelchair users, vegetables, Alliance Center for Independence signage, and research slides showing gardening's health benefits including reduced depression and anxiety, improved quality of life, and promoting nutrition, exercise, and therapy for all.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 13d
#DisabilityServices #RutgersSupport #RutgersInclusion #ADHDAwarenessMonth #DisabilityAwareness #ADHD #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #RutgersUniversity
#MentalHealthAwareness #Neurodiversity #October #DisabilitySupport
An animated infographic from Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services features an orange awareness ribbon and the text "ADHD AWARENESS MONTH" surrounded by decorative gray circles. Below, a gray text box asks "What is unique about ADHD?" and explains: "People living with ADHD may have a variety of skills and abilities beyond those of their neurotypical counterparts. These may include hyperfocus, resilience, creativity, conversational skills, spontaneity, and abundant energy." The Rutgers logo with red "R" appears in the top left corner.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 13d
Thought for the day.

#rutgersuniversity #rutgersods #Rutgers #rutgersuniversity #disability #Motivation #PositiveVibes #Encouragement #InspirationalQuote #positiveaffirmations #RainbowAesthetic #DailyMotivation #YouAreAmazing #PositiveAffirmations
Colorful motivational poster with rainbow striped background featuring playful hand-lettered text reading "I hope your day is as AMAZING as you!" decorated with pink hearts and accent marks. Bright, cheerful design in multiple colors.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 16d
Here is a weekend read that you may find informative and helpful. Happy Reading!
Rutgers ODS

tinyurl.com/bdzk77xn

#ADHD #AdultADHD #MentalHealth #MindfulSelfCoaching #ADHDAwareness #Neurodiversity #MentalHealthSupport #ADHDStrategies
How to thrive as an adult with ADHD | Psyche Guides
Use ‘mindful self-coaching’ to help yourself overcome everyday ADHD challenges, from procrastination to feelings of overwhelm
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 18d
#DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #Dyslexia #LearningDifferences #DisabilityAwareness #DyslexiaSupport #LearningDisabilities #Neurodiversity #InclusiveEducation #LearningSupport #AcademicSupport #DifferentNotLess #DyslexiaRights #EducationEquality #LearningDifferently #Accessibility
Digital artwork featuring a young person with dark curly hair wearing glasses, looking upward with a contemplative expression. They are surrounded by floating, translucent geometric shapes and fragments in various shades of blue. Three text banners overlay the image: "DYSLEXIA" in white text on a teal banner, "AWARENESS MONTH" in white text on a blue banner, and "OCTOBER IS" in white text on a dark banner. In the bottom right corner is the Rutgers Disability Services logo with a red "R" and "DISABILITY SERVICES" text.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 18d
#DisabilityServices #RutgersSupport #RutgersInclusion #RutgersUniversity
#DepressionEducationMonth #DepressionAwareness #MentalHealthAwareness #October #Depression #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #DepressionEducation #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthQuotes #DepressionSupport
A mental health awareness graphic features diagonal green and pink design elements on a white background. The text reads "October Is NATIONAL DEPRESSION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS MONTH" with "DEPRESSION EDUCATION" prominently displayed in green lettering. Below, a quote in pink text states: "If you know someone who's depressed, please resolve never to ask them why. Depression isn't a straightforward response to a bad situation; depression just is, like the weather." —Stephen Fry. The Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services logo with red "R" appears at the bottom.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 18d
#Success #HardWork #Dedication #Motivation #BehindTheScenes #Perseverance #RealityCheck #Inspiration
Motivational image showing a dancer's feet and lower legs against a soft blue background. One foot wears a pristine pink pointe shoe en pointe, while the other foot is bare, revealing bandages, tape, bruises, and the physical toll of ballet training. The contrast illustrates the hidden effort behind graceful performance. White text overlaid at the top reads "EVERYONE WANTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL UNTIL THEY SEE WHAT IT ACTUALLY TAKES." The image serves as a metaphor for the hard work, dedication, pain, and sacrifice required to achieve success in any field, showing the reality behind the polished exterior.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 19d
#DisabilityAwarenessMonth #RutgersNB #ZimmerliMuseum #Photography #Inclusion #CampusEvent #Representation #Communit
Beige textured promotional flyer for Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers. The heading reads "BE PART OF DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH!" followed by "Zimmerli Art Museum." The main text invites participation in a photo opportunity where Rutgers Communications photographers will take photos to be shared with participants and potentially featured on the Rutgers website, social media, and future Disability Awareness Month promotions. Event details include: camera emoji "WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 FROM 5-7 P.M.", pin emoji "WHERE: ZIMMERLI ART MUSEUM", and t-shirt emoji "DRESS CODE: COME AS YOU ARE." The bottom text encourages joining the event to help showcase the spirit of Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 19d
#DisabilityServices #RutgersSupport #RutgersInclusion
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #DisabilityAwareness #ADHD #AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder #RutgersUniversity
#MentalHealthAwareness #Neurodiversity #October #DisabilitySupport
A graphic promoting ADHD Awareness Month features an orange silhouette of a human head in profile with a white circular target symbol inside the brain area. The text reads "October is ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder awareness month" with "ADHD" displayed prominently in large orange letters. At the bottom, the Rutgers-New Brunswick Office of Disability Services logo appears with a red "R" and institutional branding.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 19d
#DisabilityAwarenessMonth #RutgersNB #Inclusion #Diversity #DisabilityServices #October2025 #Accessibility #Community
Promotional graphic for Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers University New Brunswick. The design features a diagonal white section on the left with the red Rutgers "R" logo and "NEW BRUNSWICK" text at the top, and bold red text reading "DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH" with "October 2025" in teal. The right side shows a photograph of five diverse students collaborating around white tables in a library with bookshelves in the background. The group includes a woman with orange hair, a person with short blonde hair, a Black woman, a man in glasses, and a woman using a blue wheelchair. They appear engaged in discussion with papers and a laptop on the table. The bottom features a teal banner with the white Rutgers "R" logo and "RUTGERS-NEW BRUNSWICK Office of Disability Services" text.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 21d
#WRP #DisabilityEmployment #FederalJobs #Internships #CareerDevelopment #Accessibility #GovernmentCareers #InclusiveWorkplace
Blue informational flyer for the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) targeting students and recent graduates with disabilities seeking internships or jobs. Features three photographs: two men collaborating at a desk, a smiling Black woman in an office, and a woman using a wheelchair outdoors. The WRP provides career development and connects participants with federal government opportunities. Benefits include gaining interview experience, exploring government careers, and finding positions at federal agencies. Eligible candidates are degree-seeking students with disabilities or recent graduates who received postsecondary degrees on or after April 1, 2023, and are U.S. citizens eligible for federal Schedule A Hiring Authority. Registration deadline is October 10, 2025, at WRP.gov. Managed by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 27d
#SocialMediaReality #MentalHealth #Perfection #DisabilityServices #Rutgers #SelfAcceptance #Authenticity #Perspective
Inspirational social media post with text reading "I found this picture quite profound. Thought for the day - Social Media never shows the whole picture. Perfection is an illusion." Below is a photograph showing a partially eaten red apple sitting in front of a circular mirror. The mirror reflects the apple as appearing whole and perfect, while the actual apple in front has a large bite taken out of it, revealing the white flesh inside. The image serves as a metaphor for how social media presentations can mask reality. The background shows a blurred brick or stone surface. In the bottom left corner is the red Rutgers "R" logo with "DISABILITY SERVICES" text below it.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 27d
#RutgersInclusion
#SeptemberAwareness #AlopeciaAwareness #AlopeciaAwarenessMonth #Alopecia #Inclusion
A light blue background with decorative blue circles and a prominent blue awareness ribbon on the right side. The header reads "September is Alopecia Awareness Month" in dark blue text. Below is a section titled "Important Considerations:" in black text, followed by four bullet points: "Alopecia can be temporary or permanent, and treatment outcomes vary." "Early treatment can be more effective in managing alopecia and promoting hair regrowth." "A dermatologist can help diagnose the type of alopecia and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan." "Some treatments may have side effects, and it's important to discuss these with a healthcare professional." At the bottom are images of wooden combs with hair strands, and the Rutgers University "R" logo in red alongside "RUTGERS-NEW BRUNSWICK Office of Disability Services" in black text.
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Rutgers Office of Disability Services @rutgersods.bsky.social · 28d
#ClotheslineProject #ViolencePrevention #RutgersNB #SurvivorSupport #InterpersonalViolence #StudentAffairs #Awareness #Community
Event flyer with teal background featuring the "Clothesline Project" title in cream-colored text. At the top, four t-shirts hang on a clothesline with wooden clothespins, displaying messages: a purple shirt reading "I SUPPORT I PREVENT I SPEAK," a white shirt with "Believe All SURVIVORS" and a teal ribbon, a cream shirt with "BREAK THE SILENCE" and megaphone icon, and a teal shirt reading "CLOTHES ≠ CONSENT." Event details are displayed on hanging note cards: location at Voorhees Mall from 10am-3pm on September 25th. Additional information explains this is "A visual display to remember and honor survivors & victims of interpersonal violence" and notes "Materials to make t-shirts will be provided!" Rain date is October 2nd. Bottom features white Rutgers "R" logo with "RUTGERS-NEW BRUNSWICK Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance, Division of Student Affairs."