disability awareness week 2011

November 14 – 19, 2011

Monday, November 14

Social Justice Dinner Dialogue featuring Rachel Lipke

Crown Center, Room 530 at 5:00pm

Rachel is a fantastic self-advocate who is very open to talking about her abilities and the abilities of others with disabilities.  Rachel travels the country with Best Buddies as an advocate for people with disabilities.

 

Tuesday, November 15

The disAbility Awareness Week Resource Fair

CFSU Lobby from 11:00am - 1:30pm

Join community agencies, campus offices, and disability awareness organizations in the CFSU lobby.  These groups will provide educational information, facts & statistics on disabilities and resources to raise awareness about disabilities.

 

Wednesday, November 16

CFSU Bremner Lounge at 7:00pm

Documentary: Monica and David

Monica and David are a couple who both have Down Syndrome.  The documentary tells their life, including successes and struggles. It is a very uplifting video that shows how people with disabilities lead typical lives.

 

Thursday, November 17

Regis MPR at 7:00pm

Inspirational Speaker & Musical Performance by Brittany and Tammy Maier

Brittany is a great piano player, who plays thousands of songs from memory on the piano.  Brittany also happens to have disabilities.  Her mom, Tammy, speaks about the abilities of people with disabilities.

 

Saturday, November 19

Disability Discussion

10:00am – 12:00pm Location TBA

Josh and Liz are a married couple who both have disabilties. 

 

 

disAbility Awareness Week 2011 is sponsored by Best Buddies Loyola, Autism Speaks, Services for Students with Disabilities, SAF, and the Department of Student Diversity & Multicultural Affairs