All events are wheelchair accessible. Call (858) 534-6744 for general information. To request American Sign Language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations necessary to enable your participation, call at least one week in advance of an event. For parking and shuttle information, visit parking.ucsd.edu or call (858) 534-RIDE.

Musicians Mark Goffeney, a popular, true diversity champion speaker, and headlining guitarist/vocalist favorite along with Magdalen Hsu-Li, an engaging vocalist who seamlessly weaves music and story with a progressive diversity message into an amazing performance will perform for your listening enjoyment. Shawn Pelofsky, a cutting edge, talented comedienne headliner from the World Famous - Hollywood and La Jolla Comedy Store and actress from both television and of film will emcee the events on both days.

Details and a complete schedule of events can be viewed at:
http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/disabilityawarenessmonth

ENTERTAINMENT:

October 5, 2010
Price Center Plaza
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mark Goffeney and Shawn Pelofsky will be performing

October 6, 2010 Lawn area between Torrey Pines Centers South and North
10280 North Torrey Pines Road
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Magdalen Hsu-Li and Shawn Pelofsky will be performing

Special Guest Appearance by major TV and film star: Jerry Mathers of the TV Show: "Leave It to Beaver" will be making a presentation on October 6, at noon entitled: "Learning From Our Past: Entertainment Industry's Influences on Attitudes About People with Disabilities".

Mr. Mathers is a true diversity champion who is an influential advocate for people with disabilities. Jerry Mathers' appearance is made possible by the co-sponsorship by the UC San Diego 50th Anniversary Seed Grant.

There will be a question and answer discussion with entertainers with disabilities on both days.

Be there for live entertainment and comedy featured, light refreshments and a chance to win one of many great raffle prizes (must be present to win).

ART EXHIBIT:

"A Celebration of Abilities" Art Exhibit will be on display during the month of October in the Price Center Theater Foyer. Enjoy the art, and come meet the artists and learn about their techniques and talents on October 5th, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Artists' Reception in the Price Center Theater Foyer.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:

October 15 - In Your Shoes: A Social Justice Lens - Dialogue on
Activities, Access and the Environment.
Price Center West - Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Please join Chancellor Fox and UC San Diego students, faculty, and staff members with disabilities and without disabilities who have paired up and shadowed each other during a part of our typical work or school day. There will have a discussion about what they have learned from each other about our different experiences and how we have succeeded at the University. There is still time to volunteer to participate in these shadowing opportunities and then to participate in the panel discussion. By October 5, contact either Community Advocates for Disability Rights and Education (CADRE) co chairs: Jennifer Gasner at jgasner@ucsd.edu or Amanda Norskog at anorskog@ucsd.edu to learn more. Register to attend this event as an audience member via the following url:
http://qwl.ucsd.edu/acces_forums/index_acces.cfm

2010 Celebration of Abilities Awareness Events are sponsored by UC San Diego ACCES, Vice Chancellor of External and Business Affairs, Office for Students with Disabilities, University Centers, UC San Diego Housing, Dining & Hospitality, The Chancellor's Office, CADRE (Community Advocates for Disability Rights and Education), Equal Opportunity/Staff Affirmative Action, Women's Center, Cross Cultural Center, Facilities Management, Campus Recreation and the UC San Diego 50th Anniversary Seed Grant.

Inquiries regarding the events and requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the Human Resources Department ACCES Program at (858) 534-6744.