Disabilities Awareness Week begins on Monday, October 25th! To show your support, wear BRIGHT BLUE on Tuesday, October 26th!!
Don’t have bright blue? No problem! Come by the Lawn between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to pick up a FREE BLUE RIBBON, and the chance to get a free Monster energy drink!! You can also make a donation where the ribbons are being handed out — donations will go towards providing scholarship funds for students with disabilities to make necessary modifications to their off-grounds apartments to best accommodate their needs. Disabilities Awareness Week exists to promote understanding and support among individuals with disabilities and those without disabilities, as well as to raise awareness of the issues of accessibility (physical and academic) on grounds.
While wearing blue, be sure to also participate in these events!
Monday, October 25: Disabilities Around the World Speech & Panel Discussion
o Time: 7
o Venue: CAB 222
–Listen to UVa students speak about their experiences and observations regarding issues of mobility, accessibility, and convenience around the world.
Tuesday, October 26: Disabilities Awareness Day
o Time: All-day!
–Pick up a blue ribbon on the Lawn and be sure to wear BLUE all day!!!
Thursday, October 28th: Brett Leake Comedy Show!
o Time: 7 p.m.
o Physics 204
–Come hear 5-time Tonight Show guest Brett Leake do his famous “sit-down” stand-up show, followed by a quick discussion about his trials as a comic with muscular dystrophy! Counts as an F.O.A!
So remember to show your support in honor of Disabilities Awareness this week in any or all of these events!!
