APRIL IS DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH!
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In celebration of Disability Awareness Month, the Office of AccessABILITY of Student Affairs would like to invite you to the following events. All events are on a walk-in basis and reservations are not required. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Sudi Shayesteh
Director

Monday, March 31st & Wednesday, April 2nd – 4th
Art Show Display
HN, 11th Floor
Public display of art works by students

Tuesday, April 1st
Art Opening
HN 11th Floor, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Opening of the art exhibit by students from the Office of AccessABILITY

Monday, April 7th – 21st
Art Installation by Students with Disability
TH 205
Public display of art works by students

Wednesday, April 9th
PowerPoint Slides of Famous People with Disabilities
HW Lobby, 3rd Floor, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Monday, April 14th
PowerPoint Slides of Famous People with Disabilities
HW Lobby, 3rd Floor, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday, April 15th
Feature Movie: “The Devil and Daniel Johnston”
HW 417, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Daniel Johnston is a manic-depressive genius singer/songwriter/ artist, revealed in this portrait of madness, creativity and love. "The Devil and Daniel Johnston" is a stunning portrait of a musical and artistic genius who nearly slipped away.

Wednesday, April 16th
Faculty and Staff Open House
TH 205, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Opportunities for faculty, staff and students to visit the Office of AccessABILITY, meet with the staff, ask questions, discuss concerns and overall learn about the rules and the regulations, and the procedures within the office.

Thursday, April 17th
The Mayor’s Office Mentoring Program: “Explore Your Future Career NOW”
TH 205, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for this presentation by The Mayor’s Office to: Explore employment possibilities; Learn about market demands; Search for a competitive job; Find an expert in your field as a Mentor.

Monday, April 28th
VESID Information Day – LEADS Project
TH 205, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Join us for this presentation by Rebecca Schwartz, LEADS Counselor to: Learn about the LEADS Project, Understand the role of VESID, Know your role in the process, Explore the benefits

Monday, April 28th
Information Table: Assistive Technologies
HW Lobby, 3rd Floor, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Office of AccessABILITY will showcase its services for the faculty and student body at tables. Highlights include a demonstration of state-of-the-art adaptive technology, a multi-media slide show and brochures about the office’s many services for students with disabilities.

Tuesday, April 29th
Social Security Event
TH 205, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
An overview of Social Security employment support available to students with disabilities, including ticket to work, benefits planning and Medicare/Medicaid benefits. A question and answer period to follow.
Speaker: Heriberto Romero, Social Security Field Representative

Wednesday, April 30th
ADA Day
TH 205, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
An open reception for students to renew their accommodations for the summer and fall 2008

Wednesday, April 30th
Information Table: Assistive Technologies
HN Lobby, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Office of AccessABILITY will showcase its services for the faculty and student body at tables. Highlights include a demonstration of state-of-the-art adaptive technology, a multi-media slide show and brochures about the office’s many services for students with disabilities.

Click here to download a printer-friendly version of the Disability Awareness Month Schedule (PDF).

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