Disability Awareness Week 2012
April 1 through 7, 2012
K-State For All! 2012 Kick-Off Event
Sunday, April 1st , 6-8 p.m.
Derby Dining Center Lobby
Fun and Food! Features a free meal, games & prizes.
Sponsored by Association of Residence Halls
Uniting People and Cultures
Monday, April 2nd, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Courtyard, Ground floor, KSU Union Uniting People and Cultures:
Featuring Irish Storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy and Irish themed food samples..
Sponsored by UPC, Drama Therapy Department, Anthropology, Sociology and Social Work
Department, Leadership Studies and CSTD
Undreamed Shores: by Clare Murphy.
Monday, April 2nd , 7:30 p.m.
Little Apple Theatre, K-State Student Union
An evening of fabulous folktales filled with fools and wisemen, tricksters and heroes
from around the world with Clare Muireann Murphy.
Sponsored by UPC, Drama Therapy Department, Anthropology, Sociology and Social Work
Department, Leadership Studies and CSTD
Beethoven’s Nightmare!
Tuesday, April 3rd , 7:00 p.m.
Forum Hall, K-State Student Union
Beethoven’s Nightmare is a Deaf Rock Band that have a style all their own! The band
name says it all. Both deaf and hearing people find it hard to believe and are amazed
at how deaf musicians can really play music. So, this rock band exemplifies something
unbelievable, improbably and incredible. Thousands have witnessed this history-making
band and enjoyed the evening of fun-filled entertainment.
Sponsored by emPower Cats
Jazz Pianist Matt Savage
Wednesday, April 4th, 12:00pm
Courtyard, K-State Student Union
As a jazz pianist with autism, Matt performs and speaks about his disability.
Sponsored by American Ethnic Studies
Student Association, SGA, and UPC
Lunchtime Talent Show & “Promoting An Accessible Campus” Award Ceremony
Thursday, April 5th , 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Courtyard, K-State Student Union
Students with disabilities are featured presenting their artistic talents to the campus
andcommunity . The “PAAC” faculty/staff award will also be presented. Complete the form
below by March 16, 2012 to place your nomination.
Sponsored by Disability Support Services
Barrier Free Theatre Presents: Promethus Through Time
Friday, April 6th 7:30pm and Saturday, April 7th at 7:30pm
Actors are individuals with developmental and physical disabilities under the direction
of K-State Drama Therapy Professor Sally Bailey. Tickets are $5.00 and available at Manhattan Parks and Recreation office during business
hours 8-5 starting the last week of March. Show sell out early!Performances will be
held at the Manhattan Art Center (1520 Poyntz Avenue).
Sponsored by Barrier Free Theatre and K-State Drama Therapy Department
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 service towards students during K-State For All! 2012. Nominations will be accepted until March 22, 2012.