[Uwhistory] Disability History Month Celebration, Oct. 27th, 3:30-5:30PM in Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall (fwd)

[Lori Anthony]

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Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:16:22 -0700
From: "Law, Societies, and Justice Advising" <lsjadv at u.washington.edu>
To: advisers at uw.edu
Subject: [Advisers] Disability History Month Celebration, Oct. 27th,
     3:30-5:30PM in Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall

*Please plan to attend and help to distribute this announcement widely*

DISABILITY HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
OCTOBER 27TH, 3:30-5:30PM
WALKER-AMES ROOM, KANE HALL

Disability History Month in Washington is intended to increase
understanding of the contributions people with disabilities have made
to our society, increase respect and promote inclusion, and inspire
students with disabilities to feel a greater sense of pride.

Please join us for this celebratory event featuring a panel discussion
about the history of disability activism and scholarship at UW. Enjoy
refreshments and get to know your fellow community members at this
free event sponsored by the ASUW Student Disability Commission and
DO-IT.  Gratitude for support and collaboration go to the Disability
Advocacy Student Alliance (DASA), to the Committee on Disability
Issues (CDI) and to UW's Disability Studies Program.

If you have any questions about this event, please email Ann Luetzow
at asuwswdc at uw.edu.

This event is wheelchair accessible. There will also be ASL
interpretation and CART. We ask that participants at this event please
avoid using fragrances to make this space accessible for folks with
chemical sensitivities.

For other access requirements, please contact the Disability Services
Office: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX),
ordso at u.washington.edu

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Dear Members of the University of Washington Community:

         Designated by the U.S. Congress as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month, October is also recognized by the state of
Washington as Disability History Month. I am sending this message to
encourage our entire University of Washington community to join in
affirming our commitment to equality of opportunity and access for
persons with disabilities and to celebrate the historic contributions
of the disability community.

         Washington has almost a million residents with disabilities.
Yet many Washingtonians are unaware of the significant historic
contributions that people with disabilities have made, and are
continuing to make, for the benefit of our community, our state, our
nation, and our world. These significant historic contributions by
people with disabilities include those of late UW Law Professor Paul
Steven Miller, who served as the former Commissioner for the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission under President Bill Clinton,
special adviser to President Barack Obama, and Director of the
University’s nationally recognized Disability Studies program. Despite
great contributions, people with disabilities continue to face
societal challenges, including discrimination and marginalization.

         At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to
excellence. We value and honor the diverse experiences and
perspectives of all members of our community. We strive to create
welcoming and respectful learning environments, and to promote access,
opportunity, and justice for all, including persons with disabilities.

         Disability History Month in the state of Washington is
intended to increase awareness and understanding of the contributions
people with disabilities have made to our society, increase respect
and promote inclusion of people with disabilities, and inspire
students with disabilities to feel a greater sense of pride. Please
join me in recognizing and celebrating Disability History Month at the
University of Washington this October.

Sincerely,

Michael K. Young

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