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Issue date: 2/27/08 Section: Life

Media Credit: Photo Services Ernie Naftzger will be presented wth the Disability Awareness and Reed Gym Distinguished Service Award Feb. 28 at 7 pm.

Media Credit: Todd Devries Tracy Martin is one of many guest speakers that will be talking during Disabilities Awareness Week

ISU's ADA and Disability Resource Center has organized a week of events to build awareness and create a better understanding of people with disabilities on campus and in the community. The events begin Monday, Feb. 25 and run through Friday, Feb. 29.

The events are designed to help build awareness of the contributions people with disabilities bring to the University, the workplace and the community. Dennis Toney, Director of the ADA and Disabilities Resource Center said, "Events and discussions will focus on how equal access to buildings, education, and jobs can benefit everyone."

Toney said he hopes to turn Disability and Awareness Week into an annual event that will continuously improve communication and understanding between people of all abilities.

Events for Disability Awareness Week

• Feb. 25, 12 to 1 p.m. Guest speaker Tracy Martin to discuss

Rendezvous Suite C Accessibility and Community



• Feb. 26, 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Open House Gravely Hall Lobby



• Feb. 27, 12 to 1 p.m. Guest speaker, Bob Ellis, Adventure Trips for the

Rendezvous Suite C Disabled



• Feb. 28, 12 to 1 p.m. Guest Speaker, Emily Turner to discuss Deaf Rendezvous Suite C Culture



• Feb. 28, 7 p.m. Presentation of Disability Awareness and

Reed Gym Distinguished Service Award to Ernie Naftzger



• Feb. 29, 12 to 1 p.m. Mary Whitacker: Hearing Screening

Rendezvous Suite C



For more information, contact Dennis Toney at 282-3599.

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