The DSP RISE Programs are grant-sustained initiatives that seek to support students with disabilities holistically offering programming related to academic success, building social support, and career readiness & development.

The DSP Peer Program features Peer Mentors, who understand the college experience with a disability and are here to help you navigate life at UCSB. They host a variety of social and community-building events during the academic year. These events are theme-based and include a light dinner, campus collaborations, and great company! 

The RISE Academic Initiative Study Sessions include DSP Peers, students in community, working together (or on their own), and yummy study snacks to fuel academic success. These study nights host academic skill coaching workshops, writing assistance, as well as Econ & STATS tutoring from CLAS.

Stay in the loop by checking out the DSP Events Page!

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Meet the DSP Peers


A young woman with peach colored dress and floral crown is smiling and slightly looking over her shoulder. Behind her are trees and mountains. 

AvaMarie


A young woman with long, dark, wavy hair and glasses smiles while holding a vintage-looking SLR camera in front of tall, dry grasses and foliage. She is wearing a dark blue patterned top and a thin silver necklace, with a tan canvas tote bag slung over her shoulder.

Jasmine

 

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Melika


A smiling young woman with a short, blonde buzz cut takes a selfie in a dimly lit stairwell with white walls. She is wearing a dark blue or black tank top, dark lipstick, and is holding a pair of glasses in her left hand.

Katie

Upcoming Events

 

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A warm-toned flyer with a fall theme announces “DSP Peer Events Fall ‘25.” The background is light beige, with bold orange and white text. Decorative fall imagery includes a sunflower, pumpkin, and orange maple leaf.Additional text highlights community, food, games, and more.The flyer ends with “Everyone is Welcome!” in orange and dark red, along with a groovy “Fall Vibes” graphic and dotted accents.
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A colorful promotional flyer for Rise Academic Initiatives Fall 2025 Study Sessions. The flyer details that the sessions are on select Tuesdays from 4:30 - 10 PM at the SRB MPR and Room 2228, and will feature CLAS tutors, DSP peers, food, and drinks.

 

Past Events

 

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A collage of six colorful flyers advertises past student wellness events at UCSB, including study workshops, relaxation sessions, game nights, discussions, and meditation. Each flyer features illustrations such as students, hearts, game controllers, and nature elements, with bold event titles and dates.