Events & Activities
Disability Awareness Month Activities 2009
Calendar in PDF format
CMU provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in university activities, programs, and services.
Individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in a university activity, program, or service should call the department listed at least one week prior to the event.
SEPT 13
12 Noon Registration
Central Michigan Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk
Chipp-A-Water Park, High Street
Sept 14 - 18
Law Enforcement Torch Run Week - Continuous marathon run to raise funds & awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. The run goes from Copper Harbor to Sterling Heights. Check out the run through Mount Pleasant on September 17th!
Sept 18
1 - 3 p.m. - Adaptive climbing
Finch Adventure Center
Sept 25
1 - 3 p.m. - Wheelchair basketball
Finch Fieldhouse
Sept 26
World’s Largest Truck Convoy by Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise funds for Special Olympics Michigan
Sept 28
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Information Fair
Health Professions Atrium
Sept 29
12 – 1 p.m. “Redefinition of Identity”
Soup & Substance Presentation
Bovee University Center Terraces A-D
12:30 – 1:45 p.m. ASL Demonstration class
Dr. Susan Naeve-Velguth
location: TBA
7 p.m. “Smashing the Ceiling” (musical performance)
Magdalen Hsu-Li
Park Auditorium
Sponsored by Multicultural Education Center & KCP
Both are free admission - open to public
7:30 – 9 p.m. Deaf World: Kevin Cramer
location: TBA
Sept 30
Noon – 1 p.m. Silent Lunch
Kendra Miller
location: TBD
6 – 8 p.m. Deaf Games
ASLS
location: TBA
Oct 1
12 – 1 p.m. “Person First Language”
by Dr. Laura Frey
Soup & Substance Presentation
Bovee University Center Terraces A-D
Sponsored by ADAC and Multicultural Education Center
Free admission-open to the public
6 – 8 p.m. ASL Rocks!
(students perform songs, stories, and jokes)
location: TBA
All material must be approved by Christine Taylor
Oct 6
1 p.m. Disability Today, PBS
Oct 8
8 p.m. Ask the Doctors, Mid Michigan Health, PBS
Oct 10
CMU/Special Olympics Michigan Miles for Medals 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Oct 11
7 p.m. “The Soloist” (movie)
Sponsored by Program Board & ADAC
Bovee UC Auditorium
Free admission-open to the public
Oct 12
7 p.m. Spread the Word to End the “R” Word Presentation & Athlete Panel
Plachta Auditorium
Oct 13
1 p.m. Disability Today, PBS
Oct 14
2 - 4 p.m. "Ouch That Stereotype Hurts" workshop
Rowe Hall 229
Call 774-6447 to register
Oct 16
9 a.m. "Including Samuel"
PBS
Photojournalist Dan Habib rarely thought about inclusion before he had his son Samuel eight years ago. Now he thinks about inclusion every day. Habib’s film, INCLUDING SAMUEL, examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities
Oct 17
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Disability Awareness Fair
Finch Fieldhouse
Fun, family event promoting services and products
Sponsored by ADAC
Free admission-open to the public
Oct 18
4 p.m. Body & Soul: Diana and Kathy
PBS
When they met 37 years ago Diana and Kathy faced early death or a restricted life in a nursing home. Instead, they slipped out of the “system.” became advocates for all people with disabilities and began a grand experiment in living meaningful, independent lives. This program is an exploration of the remarkable bond that has made that possible.
Oct 20
1 p.m. Disability Today, PBS
Oct 22
8 p.m. Ask the Doctors, PBS
Central Michigan Community Hospital
Oct 27
1 p.m. Disability Today, PBS
Oct 28
12 – 1 p.m. Soup & Substance
Human Rights Committee Presentation by Carole Richardson
Bovee UC Terraces A-D
Sponsored by ADAC
Multicultural Education Center and Isabella County HRC
Free admission-open to the public
Oct 30
1 - 3 p.m. - Goal ball
Finch Fieldhouse
Nov 13
1 - 3 p.m. - Adaptive golf
Finch Fieldhouse
Nov 20
1 - 3 p.m. - Sit volleyball
Finch Fieldhouse
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations for this presentation are asked to contact the Multicultural Center (989-774-7318) at least two days in advance.