What is disability A physical or mental condition that limits a persons movements senses or activities Because of the way it affects social perceptions and interactions disability is also a social identity ID: 747615
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We are
all
DIFFERENTLY-ABLEDSlide2
What
is disability?
A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses or activities
Because of the way it affects social perceptions and interactions, disability is also a social identity.
Some disabilities are invisible to the eye.
Examples (if identified by the person who has the condition)may include: asthma, muscular dystrophy, ADHD, hearing impairment, or autism, among many others.Slide3
Michigan Hero –
Jim AbbottFormer Major League Baseball pitcher
Played for the University of Michigan
Won the
James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United StatesVoted 1988’s Big Ten Athlete of the YearHappened to be born without a right handSlide4
Disability in the
DormsCourtesy is the word. All Wolverines should expect respect from one another
Keep all doorways, elevators and accessibility ramps open to students that may want or need to use them
Be open to new friends and social experiencesSlide5
Being an
AllyGet educated.
Take active steps to be part of a supportive Michigan community.
Teach others about identity, accessibility and acceptance.
Get involved! If you see a problem on campus, use university resources to solve it.Slide6
University Issue:
Accessibility Ramps
Right now, many accessibility ramps in front of university buildings are blocked to those that need them
Why?
Bikes are locked to the handrails of the ramps.Who cares? This is a big safety and accessibility issue. What to do?
Put your bike somewhere else! Let others know that the ramps need to be accessible for those who use handrails or wheelchairs.Slide7
Celebrating
IDoPwD
The International Day of People with Disability is December 3
rd
Sanctioned by the United NationsCelebrating individuals’ spirit and perseverance in the face of big challenges.Slide8
Resources
at the University
Services for Students with Disabilities
Serves as liaison for University administration for academics and rights
Contact Info: G-664 of Haven Hall, ssd@umich.eduCSG Disability Affairs CommissionCan serve as a place to voice concerns on campus, and build community
Contact Info: 9pm Tuesday in the CSG Office (3
rd
floor of the Union), ajclark@umich.eduSlide9
Get
Involved!
A5: Abilities Alliance at Ann Arbor
A social group of differently-
abled students on campus that meets bi-weeklyContact Info: Find A5 on Facebook
or contact rokapur@umich.edu
Allies for Disability Awareness
Monthly meetings on disability and an intersecting topic
Contact Info: disabilityallies@umich.edu