This collection documents the Stanford University student group Power2ACT, an advocacy and support group for Stanford students with disabilities and their allies. The collection contains records relating to the organization and structure of Power2ACT, including meeting notes, promotional materials, and documentation of activities and group operations. Records were created by members of the group, and relate to in-person events that took place on the Stanford campus 2017-2019.

Stanford Power2ACT: Abilities Coming Together is a student-run advocacy and support group for Stanford students with disabilities and their allies. The purpose of Power2ACT is to create a community of disability advocates on campus, raise awareness of disabilities, provide events, and create a safe space for open dialogue and exchange of ideas within the Stanford community. Their mission is as follows: 1. To create and foster a community of advocates for the disability community on Stanford's campus. 2. To create a safe space for open dialogue and exchange of ideas both within the community and in association with other student organizations. 3. To advocate for students' with disabilities needs to the University in regards to access to all aspects of university life. The group will work extensively with the Office of Accessible Education and the Diversity and Access Office. 4. To provide Stanford with information about the disability community's current and historical issues through hosted events. 5. To connect with other student community organizations, to expand the reach of Power2ACT throughout the Stanford community, and to raise awareness about disability on campus.

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