Disability Awareness Week
~ April 7- April 13, 2013~
K-State For All! 2013 Kick-Off Event
Sunday, April 7th , 6:00-8:00 p.mDerby Dining Center Lobby
Fun and Food! Features a free meal, games & prizes.
Sponsored by Association of Residence Halls
UPC Film “Bully”
Monday, April 8th, 7:00 p.m.Little Apple Theater, K-State Student Union
This year, over 13 million American kids will be bullied at school, online, on the bus, at home, through their cell phones and on the streets of their towns, making it the most common form of violence young people in this country experience. BULLY is the first feature documentary film to show how we've all been affected by bullying, whether we've been victims, perpetrators or stood silent witness.
Sponsored by UPC
Inclusion and Awareness Discussions: Student Panels (multiple dates/times)
Tuesday, April 9th, 11:30 a.m.RM 127, Leadership Studies Building
Wednesday, April 10th, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
RM 127, Leadership Studies Building
Thursday, April 11th, 9:30 a.m.
RM 127, Leadership Studies Building
Students with disabilities share their experiences on campus as it relates to their academic careers.
Sponsored by emPower Cats
Jessica Cox: Motivational Speaker on Disability Awareness
Thursday, April 11th, 7:00 p.m.Townhall, Leadership Studies Building
Presentation by Jessica Cox, an international motivational speaker. Born without arms, Jessica now flies airplanes, drives cars and otherwise lives a normal life using her feet as others use their hands. To get more information about Jessica's amazing accomplishments please visit http://www.rightfooted.com/
Sponsored by Office of the Provost and emPower Cats
“Promoting An Accessible Campus” Award Ceremony
Thursday, April 11th , Directly following the presentation of Jessica Cox (above)Townhall, Leadership Studies Building
Faculty and Staff are presented with awards for being selected as individuals on campus that go above and beyond to assist in student success.
Sponsored by Disability Support Services
Pictures of events in 2012
K-State For All Faculty / Staff PAAC Award Nominations!
Nominate a Faculty or Staff member for the PAAC (Promoting An Accessible Campus) award. Nominate a faculty or staff member who has gone above and beyond their role to improve the experiences of people with disabilities here at K-State. A faculty/ staff member will receive an award for their excellence in serving students during K-State For All! 2013. Nominations will be accepted until March 22, 2013.
