Council for Disability Concerns

  1. October 31, 2023

    Neubacher recipient advocates for voices to be heard, valued

    Pam McGuinty, co-chair of the Council for Disability Concerns, is the recipient of this year’s James T. Neubacher Award in recognition of her commitment to empowerment, advocacy and accessibility.

  2. June 13, 2023

    Nominations sought for disability advocates, accessibility leaders

    Nominations for the James T. Neubacher Award, named for a U-M alumnus who advocated for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities, are being accepted through July 31.

  3. July 26, 2022

    Nominations sought for disability advocates, accessibility leaders

    Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 15 for the 33rd annual James T. Neubacher Award, which recognizes a campus or alumni advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.

  4. July 20, 2021

    REMINDER: Nominations for 2021 Neubacher Award due July 31

    Nominations will be accepted through July 31 for the annual James T. Neubacher Award to honor an advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.

  5. June 7, 2021

    Nominations sought to celebrate advocates for disability inclusion

    Nominations are being accepted for the 32nd annual James T. Neubacher Award, which celebrates passionate advocates for disability inclusion. Nominations are due by July 31. 

  6. July 28, 2020

    REMINDER: Nominations for 2020 Neubacher Award due Aug. 5

    Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 5 for the 31st annual James T. Neubacher Award to honor an advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.

  7. June 16, 2020

    Nominations sought for 31st annual James T. Neubacher Award

    Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 5 for the 31st annual James T. Neubacher Award, which recognizes a campus or alumni advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.

  8. September 19, 2019

    Events raise awareness of disability issues

    Disability Community Month, an integral part of the October Diversity Summit, includes several events aimed at exploring how disability is an important dimension of diversity.

  9. May 13, 2019

    Nominations sought to recognize champions of disability issues

    Nominations are being accepted for the 30th annual James T. Neubacher Award, which recognizes a campus or alumni advocate for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities.

  10. October 22, 2018

    David Chesney to receive 2018 James T. Neubacher Award

    The Council for Disability Concerns has named David Chesney, a lecturer in computer science and engineering, as the 2018 recipient of the James T. Neubacher Award.