Speaker proposals being sought for Disability Awareness Month at Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Office for Disability Services is inviting faculty to present as part of Disability Awareness Month at Penn State during October 2015. Presentations are being sought around the theme of “Research to Practice”, which will focus on emerging research concerning learning disabilities, AD/HD, Austism Spectrum Disorder, and the use of technology/apps to assist individuals with these disabilities. The presentations will be held throughout October. 
 The theme of Disability Awareness Month is “Diversability,” which emphasizes the various abilities and talents of people with disabilities. The intent of the Diversability events is to promote an atmosphere where individuals are comfortable discussing and exploring questions about accessibility, equality, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Faculty who wish to submit a proposal may do so by filling out the online form at http://equity.psu.edu/ods/diversability/forms/call-for-proposals. Potential presenters will be asked for information such as program description, availability during October, need for presentation funding assistance, resources needed for the presentation, etc.
For more information on Disability Awareness Month, please visit http://equity.psu.edu/ods/diversability.