Disabilities Week at UC Berkeley (2)

Thursday, March 11, 7 to 9 p.m.
Life, Death, and Social Services
Stephens Room, MLK Student Union

Over the last couple months, activism on Cal campus has reflected the University’s fighting spirit in the face of increasing fees. This panel discussion will draw attention to the additional difficulties that disabled Californians face.

The 2010-2011 California budget calls for massive cuts to social services, including IHSS, Medi-Cal, and SSI, which will impact people with disabilities directly. In this panel, policy experts, program directors, and state decision-makers will be discussing the impact of California's budget crisis on people with disabilities and what this community can do to moving forward.

Friday, March 12, 7 to 9 p.m.
A Place For All: Faith & Community for Persons with Disabilities
Chapel of the Great Commission (1798 Scenic Ave, at Ridge and Le Conte.)

Join the Differently Abled Student Union and the Community Life at the Pacific School of Religion for this insightful documentary on the role of religion in the lives of people with disabilities.

Produced by the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission, A Place for All features interviews with religious leaders and people with disabilities from various faiths. It will be followed by a moderated discussion. Snacks and nonalcoholic drinks will be provided.

Saturday, March 13, 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
3rd Annual Roll 'n' Shoot
Recreational Sports Facility

The final event of the DAW will draw on Cal’s competitive spirit while raising money for the Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP). The committee would like to invite people to join this 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball tournament featuring teams from in and around Cal. No experience necessary, just come to experience a sense of adventure and bring a competitive spirit. Registration $250 per team. To sign up, contact Chris Uller at wheelchairbasketballdecal@gmail.com

UC Berkeley is considered by many the birthplace of the disability rights movement, and the students, staff, and faculty of UCBerkeley are committed to continuing that tradition. This is the fourth annual event hosted by the Disabled Students Union, Disabled Students Program, and the Associated Students at the University of California Berkeley.

Through Disability Awareness Week, the students, staff, and faculty of UC Berkeley celebrate Principles of Community, Standards of Excellence, and the spirit of inclusion and diversity by promoting and empowering the contributions of people with disabilities throughout the world.

For disability accommodation, requests and information, please contact Danny Kodmur at (510)643-6456 (voice) or (510)642-6376 (TTY). You can visit Disability Access Services at http://access.berkeley.edu. For general questions email dsu.ucb@gmail.com