A retrospective look at the events that McMaster Engineers with Disabilities ran or took part in during the 2026 Winter semester.

Not all disabilities are visible, but that doesn’t make them any less real, especially in the everyday pressures of student life.

Trigger Warning: invisible disabilities, chronic pain, & mental health challenges

A third-year engineering and psychology student shares how accessibility support, community involvement, and proactive self-advocacy shaped both his academic path and approach to inclusive design.

Trigger warnings: disability and accessibility, academic stress and workload management, self-advocacy and navigating support systems

A great night out is about the company, not the obstacles. Read more to know to make sure your disabled friends are always part of the plan.

Trigger warnings: ableism, food triggers

Look out for the approaching exec hiring!

We want to hear from YOU! Fill out our for Student Accessibility, Accommodation and Department Feedback Forms.

Success doesn’t always look like perfect grades or productivity, sometimes, it’s the quiet, personal victories that mean the most.

Trigger Warnings: disability, mental health, and academic stress

How did people who were deemed “unfit” in society, who were controlled and erased, fight for inclusion and rights?  

Trigger warnings: Eugenics and genetic discrimination, racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia, references to the Holocaust, and systemic violence.  

You may be wondering, what exactly can you say to your professor to kindly inform them about your disability. This can be quite nerve wracking, but do not fear, here are some great tips to guide you in conquering this task!

A fifth-year Honours Chemistry student reflects on navigating lab challenges, rediscovering community, and reshaping what support and self-understanding can look like in university.

Trigger warnings: disability and accessibility challenges, sensory overload and academic stress, self-identity and navigating personal struggles