Colorado State University to Host Disability Awareness Days
Colorado State University’s Office of Resources for Disabled Students will present Disability Awareness Days, a week of on-campus events, March 30-April 1. This year’s theme, "Expand Opportunities, Elevate Abilities," focuses on the importance of providing support and resources needed for individuals with disabilities to be participating members of our respective communities.
Events include workshops, lectures, video presentations and a keynote address by Christy Smith, "Survivor" TV show’s first deaf castaway.
The goal of Disability Awareness Days is to heighten awareness issues related to disability and to promote an appreciation of individuals with disabilities.
Following is a schedule of events for the week of Disabilities Awareness Days. All events are free and open to the public with the exception of the film, which costs $3 for students and $4 for non-students, and the "Dining with a Disability," which is free to students with meal plans; for all others, the cost is $5.50.
Contact Resources for Disabled Students, 100 General Services, (970) 491-6385 for more information.
March 26
– Cinema CSU – "Station Agent," 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Lory Student Center Theatre.
March 29
– Disability Awareness Days Kick-Off, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Flea Market, Lory Student Center. Find out about all the activities planned for Disability Awareness Days.
– Wellness Zone Open House and Disability Awareness, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Lory Student Center. Visit this new office to see what programs and resources are available for students with and without disabilities.
March 30
– Now Showing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 210, Lory Student Center. Various videos will be shown presenting different aspects about people with disabilities.
– Disability Services 101: Why We Do What We Do, 10 a.m., Room 220, Lory Student Center. A panel will discuss the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and how it is applied and implemented.
– American Sign Language, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., Room 220, Lory Student Center. An introduction of ASL including history and its relationship with Deaf Culture.
– WebCT and Accessibility, 2-3 p.m., Room 222, Lory Student Center. An opportunity for instructors to learn about WebCT accessibility and setting user preferences related to needs of specific users.
– Academic Peer Mentoring Promotes ACCESS and Success for Students with Learning Disabilities, 3-4 p.m. Room 220, Lory Student Center. A panel discussion about the challenges faced by students with learning disabilities in higher education and the support needed to promote educational access and success.
– Landmine Awareness 4-5 p.m., Room 222, Lory Student Center. Ninth grade honors English students from Lincoln Jr. High will present results of semester-long project on eliminating landmines worldwide.
– Keynote Address, "Expanding Opportunities, Elevating Abilities," 7-9 p.m., East Ballroom, Lory Student Center. Christy Smith, the first deaf woman to participate in the reality show, "Survivor," will discuss her experiences. In addition, RDS will announce the winners of the 2004 Outstanding Effort Awards.
– "Radio," 9-11 p.m., DC Bottoms, Durrell Center. A movie about a mentally challenged student who helps out with his football team.
March 31
– Now Showing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 226, Lory Student Center. Various videos will be shown presenting different aspects about people with disabilities.
– Students with Learning Disabilities and the Writing Center, 9-10 a.m., Room 224, Lory Student Center. A presentation about teaching and writing strategies for students with learning disabilities.
– The Brain and Dyscalculia, 10-11 a.m., Room 216, Lory Student Center. A presentation on how current brain research is uncovering how the brain processes mathematics and how it affects one’s ability to do math.
– Women at Noon Series: Disabled Women’s Activism, noon-1 p.m., Room 228, Lory Student Center. Writer and activist Laura Hershey will talk about the strengths and struggles of women with disabilities.
– Disability and Parenting, 2-3 p.m., Room 216, Lory Student Center. A presentation on the challenges, joys and struggles that occur when disability becomes part of the family.
April 1
– Now Showing, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 226, Lory Student Center. Various videos will be shown presenting different aspects about people with disabilities.
– Web Pages for All, 9-10 a.m., Room 224, Lory Student Center. Learn about designing accessible Web pages and the Colorado State Web guidelines.
– Environments can Elevate All Abilities, 10-11 a.m., Room 222, Lory Student Center. A slide show and discussion about what does and does not convey elevating attitudes.
– Assistive Technology Applications for Learning and Cognitive Disabilities, noon-1 p.m., Room 224, Lory Student Center. An overview and application of commonly used assistive technologies.
– Successful Job Search Strategies for Individuals with Disabilities, 1-2 p.m., Room 222, Lory Student Center. An interactive and informative workshop on successful strategies for securing and maintaining valuable job opportunities.
– ADD Support and Coaching, 2-3 p.m., Room 224, Lory Student Center. Learn what is needed by ADD/ADHD students as well as what coaching provides.
– Dining with Disability, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Durrell Dining Hall, West Room. An opportunity to experience a simulated activity designed to provide insight into what it is like to have a physical limitation.
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