We are committed to supporting, developing, and funding all student organizations, while respecting each organization’s values and identities. We embrace the diversity of student organizations and the value they bring to the Duke community. SOFC supports the curiosity, interests, and educational aims of Duke’s student organizations as they relate to enhancing the undergraduate experience. SOFC encourages the unique perspectives brought forth through student events.
Given that Student Organization Finance Committee funds are collected from the undergraduate Student Activities Fee, all requests must be accessible, open, of direct benefit to, and free to all Duke undergraduates. Additionally, Duke undergraduates must be able to access information about your event and feel welcomed in accordance with the university nondiscrimination statement.
SOFC has worked with the Duke Disability Alliance to develop a guide to help student groups make their events more inclusive and accessible. Duke Disability Alliance is a student organization whose mission is to make Duke more inclusive and accessible by fostering conversations about disability issues, expanding accessibility on campus and in the community, encouraging positive perceptions and full appreciation of people with disabilities, and promoting their legal rights.
We echo DDA’s mission which aims to engage the entire Duke community to make Duke a better place for those with and without disabilities.
Here’s how you can make your events more accessible: