Inclusive Learning Series
All UNO students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Inclusive Learning Series. These FREE workshops highlight: ways to support students who identify as having a disability; disability as an aspect of diversity; and intersectionality among identity groups.
- date: 02/05/19 - 04/11/19
- time: 12:00 AM
- contact: Accessibility Services Center • 402.554.2872 • unoaccessibility@unomaha.edu
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Identity and Intersectionality
These workshops will give students an opportunity to learn and share about living with, and supporting those with, a disability in the context of whole identity. Presented by Niki Zaporowski and Ferial Pearson. Snacks provided.
Session 1
Feb. 5, 2019 | 10 A.M. - 11 A.M. | CEC 127
Session 2
Feb. 12, 2019 | 3 P.M. - 4 P.M. | Mammel 116
Presented by: Multicultural Affairs and ASC
Recognizing Intersectionality
Feb. 22, 2019 | 10 A.M. - 11 A.M. | CEC 127
In this workshop, faculty and staff will learn about disability in the context of whole identity and best practices for creating an inclusive classroom. Presented by Niki Zaporowski and Ferial Pearson. Snacks provided.
Presented by: Multicultural Affairs and ASC
Accessibili-TEA – Student Panel
March 5, 2019 | 10 A.M. - 11 A.M. | MBSC Nebraska Room
Students with disabilities panel will share challenges and successes of living and learning with a disability. Tea and cookies provided.
Presented by: ASC
Accessibili-TEA – Faculty Panel
March 13, 2019 | 10 A.M. - 11 A.M. | MBSC Ballroom
A faculty panel will share ideas and experiences of working with students with disabilities. Tea and cookies provided.
Presented by: ASC
Express-Ability
March 25 - 29, 2019 | MBSC Atrium
A week-long exhibit of writing, drawings, and expressions submitted by anyone who would like to share their experience living and learning with a disability or supporting those with disabilities.
Presented by: ASC
Special Event: Human Library
April 10 - 11, 2019 | 4 P.M. - 7 P.M. | Criss Library
During UNO’s Human Library, individuals with diverse life experiences act as human books which readers “check out” to converse with, learn from, and connect with on a personal level. For the 5th Annual Human Library, Express-Ability will be on display from ASC, and students living and learning with disabilities are encouraged to become human books and share their experiences to highlight intersectionality and awareness.
Applications close Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Presented by: UNO Libraries
Collaborator: ASC
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