SUBJECT:

Disability Awareness Day Events at UCSD

A Celebration of Abilities will take place at the Price Center on
Disability Awareness Day, May 15, 1995. An exciting array of
entertainment, educational presentations, sporting activities, and
adaptive office and laboratory equipment displays will occur between 11
a.m. and 2 p.m. Faculty, staff, students, and other community members
are invited to participate. The purpose of this day's activities is to
increase the awareness of, and sensitivity to, the abilities and needs of
people with disabilities at UCSD.

The events are scheduled around lunch hours to facilitate attendance. In
recognition of the importance of this annual event, I am approving a one
hour administrative leave with pay on the 15th so that employees may
attend. Supervisors may allow employees one hour of release time to
attend when the absence does not infringe upon the performance of required
job duties.

Questions regarding the events may be directed to the Chairperson of the
Disabilities Awareness Day Planning Committee, Barry Niman, at
nimanb@UCSD.edu or at extension 46743.

Richard C. Atkinson Chancellor