DCC Community Lounge

DCC Community Lounge (BSB 235)

Come hang out and meet other people! The DCC Community Lounge space is a more interactive space where chatting is fine and welcome. (We also have a Quiet Space.)  

Fall 2024
Sunday
Monday 10:00am – 04:30pm The Community Lounge is open!
Tuesday 10:00am – 04:30pm The Community Lounge is open!
Wednesday 10:00am – 04:30pm The Community Lounge is open!
Thursday 10:00am – 04:30pm The Community Lounge is open!
Friday
Saturday
Fall 2024
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 09:00am – 04:30pm Contact us at dcc@uic.edu!
Saturday

DCC Community Lounge Accessibility Features Heading link

We have a mix of furnishings: a pleather couch, a beanbag chair, fabric easy chairs, and a table.

Other accessibility features that we have in our space include:

  • Clear masks
  • Adjustable lighting
  • Memory foam orthopedic seat cushions
  • Lumbar pillows
  • Weighted blanket
  • Height-adjustable reading stand
  • Foam rollers
  • Fidget toys

Know Before You Go: Images of Our Lounge Heading link

  1. Image Description & Directions: Two orange sofettes and one adjustable height desk featuring crip-themed names, including "Spoonies" and "Accessible Futures." When signing in to the center, please indicate which space you are using according to its assigned name.
  2. Image Description: An adjustable height desk (about 2 x 3 feet) faces our front wall. To the right is a lamp, to the left is a table with informational brochures and a reading stand, and on the wall are a series of bright Disability Pride parade signs. There is also an orange sofa and green armchair.
  3. Image Description: An open room with light blue cinderblock walls and framed artwork. There are lamps, couches, a bean bag chair, a communal table and a bookcase with our library, speakers, mics, and a TV.

Disability Arts and Culture in the DCC Lounge! Heading link

Our Lounge has a collection of artwork from disabled artists and other ways to celebrate disability culture.