Disability Awareness Week 2009 (DAW)

"Recognizing Disabilities...Emphasizing Possibilities: One Step at a Time"

Disability Awareness Week Flyer

*Exhibits through the month of March
-ASU Disability Services, Student Union room 2181
-Display case just past ATM machines in the Student Union

Tuesday March 10, 2009

The Miracles In Concert
11:00-12:00. Place: Fowler Center. More info about the Miracles.
The Miracles will be in concert with the ASU Choir. The Miracles, a group of musically-gifted adults, live at The Baddour Center in Senatobia, MS. The center is a residential community that is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. The choir performs 30 weekends out of the year. They have performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and the White House. Contact: Vaneta Harvey, Disability Services or Dr. Dale Miller, Director of Choral Activities. Sponsored by: ASU Music Department, ASU Disability Services, JHDC Volunteer Council, Baptist Collegiate Ministries.

 

Monday, March 16, 2009

Overview of ASAP (Academic Success Access Program)
1:00-2:00. Place: Student Union, Pine Tree room. More info about ASAP.
Disability Services newest program that provides mentoring, tutoring and guidance for students until students are admitted in a permanent program. Presenter: Aretha Fulcher.

 

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Exhibit and Technology Fair
9:00-2:00. Place: Dean B. Ellis Library, First floor lobby. More info about the fair.
The Fair will display state of the art computer technology, software, equipment used for classes, assistive technology and services for persons with disabilities provided by organizations in the area. Contact: Vaneta Harvey. Sponsored by: Delta Sigma Omicron. Partially funded by SGA Action Fund.

 

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Iraqi Veteran's Compelling Story of Struggles and Triumph
11:00--12:00. Place: Student Union, Mockingbird Room. Flyer.
Presenter: Anthony Smith, Retired U.S. Army Major. Sponsored by: Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO)
Wounded by a rocket-propelled grenade and flat-lined by the time the medics reached him, this ex-Army Major beat all of the odds and has a compelling story of courage and trials to share. His struggles and successes are an inspiration to all!!

Student Forum
12:00-2:00. Place: Student Union, Mockingbird Room. More info about Student Forum.
A panel of students with disabilities will discuss the challenges of college life and how they cope with transitions from high school to college and to the work place. Anthony Smith, Retired Army Major will be one of the panelist. Contact: Sondra Sims.

Study Skills
2:00-3:00. Place: Student Union, Mockingbird Room. More info about Study Skills.
Unique approach from ASU students on proven methods to prepare for exams, take exams, how to concentrate and tips for web classes. Presenters: Jane Coburn, Tracy Coburn, and Whitney Collins.

 

Thursday, March 19, 2009

IMAGE Performance
Noon. Place: Student Union Courtyard. (Alternate location: Student Union Center Court).
Four brothers who express their love for God through song and with hearts full of gratitude and grace. Sponsored by: Delta Sigma Omicron