Thursday12Nov 2015
Breaking Ground Training-Disability Awareness
Thursday, November 12, 2015
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. PST
The Breaking Ground: Disability Awareness training introduces individuals to the topic of disability awareness, focusing on the variety of disabilities represented at Chapman as well as on the national level. Individuals will gain insight into the nuances of what it can mean to live with a disability, supplemented by voices from the Chapman community. The session will include a brief introduction to the disability rights movement and the concept of ableism. In addition, trainees will develop proficient advocacy knowledge and skills, including but not limited to definitions, terms, people-first language, Disability Services resources, and campus accessibility ins-and-outs.