U of S to hold Disabilities Awareness Week

Posted September 17, 1999


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 17, 1999
99-09-08-OTHER

U of S Holds Disabilities Awareness Week

SASKATOON - Building on the huge success of last year's event, the
University of Saskatchewan is holding a second Disabilities
Awareness Week, October 4-8, 1999.

The week will host a variety of events and activities and provide
information about resources for students with disabilities. A
different activity is scheduled for each day. On Monday from 11:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Arts Tunnel will display several information
booths set up by university departments and community
organizations; Tuesday features special guest speaker, CFL Hall-of-
Famer Terry Evanshen, who will appear in the Place Riel Theatre
from noon to 1:30 p.m.; Wednesday's highlight is a fast-paced
exhibition basketball game between the Saskatchewan Wheelchair
Basketball Association and U of S students to be held in Parking Lot 8
from noon to 1:30 p.m.; CANCELLED: Thursday presents a
disabilities-related movie with a follow-up discussion to be held in
Place Riel Theatre from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Disabilities Awareness Week is an effort to raise awareness, provide
support and help identify the issues that concern students with
disabilities. The week also recognizes changes in service and
accessibility on campus while determining what further
improvements need to be made.

Sponsored largely by the University President's Office and the Senior
Employment Equity Working Committee, all activities are free of
charge and everyone is invited to attend.


For more information, please contact:

Heather Kuttai, Director of Services for Students with Disabilities
Student Affairs and Services
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-5673