Welcome!

White text on a dark blue background, "Disabled Student Union" above a pirate with a wooden peg leg and a large sword, and the CNU logo of three sails.

Disabled Student Union
of Christopher Newport University

Meeting Times & Place

Meeting times decided at the beginning of each semester.

Feel free to email or direct message (Instagram) the DSU with any questions.

Location: Multicultural Student Lounge.

Contact

Email: DisabledStudentUnion@cnu.edu
Instagram: @dsu.cnu

About the Disabled Student Union

The Disabled Student Union (DSU) is a club at Christopher Newport University (CNU) founded January 2023 by three disabled students seeking to support other disabled students at CNU.

“Disabled” includes anyone who identifies as such or does not but is physically, mentally, cognitively, or psychiatrically disabled, whether since birth or since yesterday. This includes people who are neurodivergent, people with learning disabilities, and people who have a mental illness, chronic pain, or a chronic illness. “Visible” or not. No “proof” or “official” diagnosis required. We believe you.
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There are no restrictions on who can join. Non-disabled students are welcome!
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The DSU hopes to be as accessible as possible. The flexibility of events and scheduling is a part of that objective. Donations may be requested for events, but we will have no required “dues.”

2024-2025 DSU Executive-Board

President: Lee (he/she/they)

Senior studio arts major.

Instagram shoutouts:
- Mik B. @mikb_itme
- Oliver @glitterandyelling
- Jennifer McDonough @thickabodcranebpd
- Shelby V. @chickpeaandthebean

ID: A young, white person with bright red hair, wearing a green shirt, taking a selfie with a close-lipped smile. They are outside near a tree and brick path. There are two large, brick buildings in the far background.

Vice President: Amber (she/her)

Junior neuroscience major.

Disabled creators I like:
- Annie Segarra @annieelainey
- Emily Landau @emilyladau

ID: Young, white woman with wavy, brown hair in a white blouse, taking a selfie with a close-lipped smile. Wooden furniture can be seen behind them.


This website was designed and built with the intention of being as accessible as possible. If you have any problems or notice any gaps in accessibility, please feel free to contact the Disabled Student Union using the information above.