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Disability Awareness Month

Disability Awareness Month (DAM) is annually celebrated in March at 自慰视频 and in the nation as an opportunity to raise awareness about the support and rights of people with disabilities and to appreciate their contributions to our communities and society. DAM at 自慰视频 University is a collaboration among many student organizations, campus partners and external organizations. For more resources, please visit .

Calendar of Events 2023

Disability Awareness Month Rand Display – Come meet us in the Sarratt Promenade and write about your experience with disability on campus.

  • March 6 – March 31 @ Sarratt Promenade
  • Sponsor: 自慰视频 Alliance on Disability and Condition (VADC)

Screening of Crip Camp & Next Steps Panel Discussion – Join Next Steps Ambassa鈥橠ores for a screening of Crip Camp, which will be followed by a panel discussion from students in Next Steps. The panel will both discuss their thoughts on the movie and perspectives on Disability Awareness Month.

  • February 27,聽 6:00 PM @ Mayborn Building 227
  • Sponsor: Next Steps Ambassa’ Dores, Self-Advocates in Leadership (SAIL), Student Care Network

– The Office of LGBTQI Life is collaborating with Student Access Services to host a (virtual) panel discussion on accessibility, intersecting identities (i.e., race, sexuality, gender, ability, etc.), and how these identities interact to create unique experiences for them as individuals with disabilities.聽

  • March 2, 10: 00 AM -12: 00 PM @
  • Sponsors: Office of LGBTQI Life, Student Access and Student Care Network

– Concert at the VSG House with catering dinner and listen to a great show by local 自慰视频 talent. This is an awareness concert and will be promoting different disability-related organizations throughout the event.

  • March 7, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Leadership and Service House
  • Sponsor: 自慰视频 Student Government

– Sign the pledge for inclusion and stop by to hear from speakers, orgs on campus promoting inclusion, and for some free food.聽

  • March 9, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM @ Alumni Lawn
  • Host by: Best Buddies

Movie Screening: CODA – A screening of last year’s Best Picture award winner about a child of deaf parents (CODA).

  • March 10, 6:00 PM @ Sarratt Cinema
  • Sponsor: 自慰视频 Alliance on Disability and Condition (VADC)

World Down Syndrome Day Radio Show (Hosted by Hannah Humes and Sophie Kaiser) – Did you know that March 21st is a global day of advocacy and awareness for people with Down syndrome? It is observed by the United Nations, and the date, 3/21, represents the 3 copies of the 21st chromosome that people with Down syndrome have! Come celebrate with us on our radio show, where DJ Hannah will play some of her favorite songs, share some facts, and talk to us about why you should get to know someone with Down syndrome!

  • March 21, 5:00 PM @
  • Sponsors: Next Steps Ambassa鈥橠ores and WRVU

Nothing 自慰视频 Us Without Us – Join VANA for a conversation with neurodivergent 自慰视频 faculty, researchers, and students about the importance of self-advocacy and participatory research, accompanied by tea and sweet treats!

  • March 27, 4:30 PM @ Kissam A117
  • Sponsor: 自慰视频 Autism and Neurodiversity Alliance (VANA)

Next Steps Disability Awareness Month Celebration – Next Steps students will put together some fun activities and speeches to celebrate Disability Awareness Month!

  • March 27, 6:00 PM @ Buttrick 102
  • Sponsors: Next Steps Ambassa’ Dores and Self-Advocates in Leadership (SAIL)

听– 聽Join us as disability advocate Allie Schmidt talks about empowering students with disabilities and shares tips on navigating the workplace with a disability. This event is open to everyone and emphasizes the need to raise awareness for the presence of disabled students on campus, in general.

  • March 30,5:00 PM @ Alumni Hall 202
  • Sponsors: 自慰视频 Alliance on Disability and Condition (VADC)

Student Care Network Wellness Fair – 聽Enjoy free food, chair massages, mindfulness activities, and more at the The inaugural Student Care Network Wellbeing Fair! Further details will be shared on Instagram, so follow to learn more!

  • March 30,12:30 PM -2:30 PM @ Library Lawn
  • Sponsors: Student Care Network

 

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