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Students for Disability Awareness |
Disability Awareness Week is Fast Approaching!April 12-16 is the third annual Disability Awareness Week. Visit the Disability Awareness Week Blog for the latest developments! For the schedule of events or general information, visit the DAW page or contact Brittany Otter, the DAW Coordinator, at brittany@wwusda.org. Apply for the new Disability Outreach Center Coordinator Position!The Associated Students just created a new Disability Outreach Center as part of it's Resource and Outreach Programs. Applications for the salaried Coordinator position are due on April 12. Click her to apply! Please Welcome Our New Board Members!Duffy Tichenor and Chase Evans are the two newest members of the SDA Executive Board! Duffy Tichenor is the new Vice President for Advocacy and Chase Evans is the new Vice President for Finances. We would like to thank Danielle Dickson and Malena Tomlin for their valuable contributions! Action AlertsUrge the United States to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Visit http://www.ratifynow.org to find out how you can help! Visit our Advocacy Central page for more information. Mission StatementOur mission is to spread awareness and to educate the WWU community about the disability culture, to promote equal opportunities and improve accessibility for all students, faculty, and staff with disabilities, (regardless of nature), and to empower them with the strength and tools to have a positive university experience, while working with campus resources. |