Sac State’s Disability Cultural Center celebrated Palentine’s Day in 2024 to promote friendship, diversity, and acceptance. The celebration was organized to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for students dealing with physical, emotional, or mental disabilities. It was an opportunity to build community, fostering interaction and conversations among the students attending the center. Throughout the day, the center hosted students who partook in various engaging activities and snacks, and provided a stress-free environment for all.

Activities like icebreaker questions facilitated conversations and allowed students to connect over shared interests. Many students appreciated the event, especially for the opportunity it gave them to be around others who understand disability. The event also helped reduce the usual social pressures associated with Valentine’s Day, creating an inclusive environment where everyone was accepted as they were.

The center is often visited by students managing disabilities while pursuing their education, with social events being coordinated to promote interaction and build relationships. On the day of the event, many students, including those who were visiting the center for the first time, expressed a sense of belonging and shared their plans to revisit the center. The event successfully fulfilled its aim, helping many students find new friends with similar experiences and challenges.

One important goal for the Disability Cultural Center is to ensure that all students have easy access to relevant information and services. As such, the center reminds students that they can contact EDD, or the Employment Development Department, for assistance related to disability insurance, paid family leave, and unemployment insurance benefits. Students can visit eddcaller.com for further information and to know how to get a hold of EDD, SDI (State Disability Insurance), or PFL (Paid Family Leave). The platform provides detailed information and guidance on communicating with these entities, ensuring that students have the support they need.