Disability access highlighted Oct. 6-10

ESU will recognize the special needs of the disabled on campus and in the community
next week with its second annual Disability Awareness Week Oct. 6-10.

According to disability services director Michelle Peters, ESU was one of the first
universities in the country to provide a wide range of access for the disabled. ESU has
been offering services for 40 years – 15 years longer than federal mandates have been in
effect.

“Emporia State has a wonderful history of meeting the unique needs of students with
disabilities,” she said. “Our office will continue to evolve with the ever-changing needs
of our students.”

The theme of Disability Awareness Week this year is “A Season of Change.”

Activities include:

Tuesday, October 7th
Presentation: “Remote and Realtime Captioning Accommodations” by Dana Burkendall
2:30 p.m., Memorial Union KSTC Room,

Wednesday, October 8th
Presentation: “IP Videoconferencing” by Kay Shireman
2:00 p.m., 111 Visser Hall

Thursday, October 9th
Presentation: “Adapted Vans” by Complete Mobility Systems, Lenexa
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the Pedestrian Mall

Friday, October 10th
Presentation: “What To Do If Someone Has A Seizure” by the Epilepsy Foundation
11:45 p.m., Memorial Union KSTC Room

Disability Awareness Week is sponsored by the Alumni Office, Complete Mobility Systems, Epilepsy Foundation, Home Health Care Center, Multicultural Programs & Services, Office of Academic Affairs, President’s Office, Public Affairs & Marketing, Sodexho, The Teacher’s College and Technology and Computing Services.

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