People with disabilities make up at least 11% of all undergraduate students and 19% of the United States population.* Rates of domestic violence towards people with disabilities are much higher than in nondisabled populations. Abuse is about power and control, and people with disabilities may face unique challenges and barriers to accessing support.**
The main purpose of this website is to provide information and resources that may help to reduce the incidence and impact of domestic violence on people with disabilities. Please explore the links in the menu above.
All site content has been compiled by the Disability Cultural Center (DCC) of the University of North Carolina Asheville, which serves as a safe space for students and local community members with disabilities (and their advocates) to form connections and to share knowledge.
We view disability as an invaluable expression of human diversity. The DCC welcomes all students, faculty, staff and community members who share the common goal of advocating for greater inclusiveness in both campus and community settings.
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Please also join us at these upcoming events and be a part of Bulldogs Rising Against Violent Encounters!
- Tuesday Oct. 17, 12:00-1:00 pm, Carmichael 230: Guest Speaker Joanna Knowles, Program Director for Helpmate
- Thursday Oct. 19, 12:00-1:00 pm, Laurel Forum: Guest Speaker (Local autistic advocate) on Autism and Domestic Violence
- Friday, Oct 20, 12:00-2:00 pm: Access to online training at the Media Design Lab, and therapy dogs at the Disability Cultural Center
- ALL WEEK: An educational exhibit at the Disability Cultural Center, and Donation Drive for Helpmate
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* These statistics are from the United States Census Bureau and the National Center for Education Statistics.
** See the Training page on this website for relevant information and sources.