UCLA Disability Alumni Network

Our Mission

The mission of the UCLA Disability Alumni Network (UDAN) is to create spaces for alumni with experiences of visible and invisible disabilities to network and exchange knowledge. We strive to foster an inclusive alumni network that reflects the diversity of our members’ experiences and intersectional identities within the disabled community.

To accomplish our mission, we have four strategic pillars:

Partnerships: Collaborating with other alumni networks and campus partners.

Advocacy: Providing support to alumni to increase their ability to advocate for themselves.

Community: Creating a community for UCLA alumni with disabilities to support one another socially and professionally.

Teaching: Teaching alumni, students, faculty and staff about accessible, equitable resources using a disability justice framework.

While UDAN is foremost for UCLA alumni with disabilities, others within the UCLA community are welcome as well. Find out how you can become an active member of UDAN by completing the membership form below.

Board Nominations Open Through July 31, 2024

UCLA Disability Alumni Network is recruiting for leadership positions on the Executive Board. This is a great opportunity to build community with other Bruins, gain leadership experience, and make a real difference for Bruins with disabilities!

Application and Election Timeline
-Self-nominations are open from July 18-31. Feel free to apply for multiple positions. Don't be afraid to try for a position that is new for you but in a skill you'd like to develop!
-Elections will be held from August 8-18 for members to vote in
-Those elected will have one week to accept: August 19-25
-Newly elected members will have an orientation meeting Monday, Aug. 26 6:00-7:30 p.m. PST before officially joining the board in September!

Nomination Form

Positions Open on the UDAN Executive Board:

Co-President:
(two year term)
-Responsible for conducting UDAN activities and operations
-Delegate responsibilities to board members
-Run board meetings and Serve as a representative of UDAN

Vice President of Event Planning:
(two year term)
-Responsible for creative development and execution of events
-Co-lead the Event Planning subcommittee
-Host approximately 4 events per year. Events are encouraged to be hybrid or virtual.

Vice Presidents of Design and Accessibility:
(two year term)
-Create engaging and accessible multimedia content in collaboration with community engagement VP (e.g. videos with captions, alt text for images)
-Implement accessibility improvements in accordance with web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG)
-Work together with board to develop an alumni engagement strategy that prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility in events, programs, and services

Vice President of Alumni Engagement
(two year term)
-Develop strategies to recruit new members, including outreach to both current UCLA students as well as recent graduates
-Maintain alumni database and analyze membership data to identify trends and opportunities for growth and improved engagement
-Help design outreach programs to engage alumni with disabilities and their allies, which could include mentoring programs, volunteer opportunities, and networking events

GET INVOLVED! 

• Attend programs and events
• Become an active member
• Donate to our operations fund

Please send any questions or comments to udan@alumni.ucla.edu.

We sincerely look forward to your participation as we continue to grow our network!