The Disability Ecology and Performance Exchange (DEPE) was a convening of invited disabled artists, writers, and scholars that focused on shared inquiry, movement, and creative conversation concerning the topic of the environment.

Envisioned by Victoria Marks, DEPE aspired to support the growth of a creative/research-based community advocating for perspectives informed by diverse corporeal experiences.

DEPE was held at UCLA from July 8–15, 2024. Throughout the week, inquiries devoted attention to the relationship between bodies and the environment. Each invited participant initiated opportunities for the group, sharing questions and ideas that came from their own practice.