All are welcome! Due to an explosion of interest, this event has been moved to Rackham Auditorium. Please RSVP here:
http://alturl.com/iw3mr
Students with disabilities at U-M report some of the highest rates of discrimination and overall negative experiences on campus. At this interactive panel discussion and workshop, you will meet students, faculty, and staff with different kinds of disabilities, both visible and invisible. The panelists will share personal stories, as well as concrete advice on how to make your events, meetings, and classes more inclusive and accessible. Everyone is welcome at this free and public event, which is organized in accordance with universal design principles.
Our panelists include:
1) Ashley Wiseman (she/her): Associate Director, Global Scholars Program (panel moderator)
2) Shanna K. Kattari (she/her): Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and LSA Women’s Studies Department
3) Elizabeth McLain (she/her): PhD Candidate, School of Music, Theatre & Dance
4) Seif Saqallah (he/his): U-M Alumnus; Graduate Student, Middle East and North African Studies MA and JD Program at the School of Law
5) Solomon Furious Worlds (he/his): Staff Member at the Ross School of Business; Graduate Student, JD Program at the School of Law; Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Disability Rights Student Organization
6) Dr. Feranmi Okanlami (he/his), Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Director for Medical Student Success in the Medical School's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
7) Kayla Williams (she/hers): U-M Alumna, School of Information; IT Analyst at Eli Lilly and Company
The RSVP form includes an opportunity for you to tell us about your access needs and how we can ensure this event is inclusive to you. Event co-organizers Ashley Wiseman (wisemana@umich.edu) and Ashley Bates (asbates@umich.edu) are eager to help and answer any questions.
The building, event space, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. A lactation room (room #2521) and gender-inclusive restroom (third floor, east wing) are available on site. The nearest reflection room is in the Michigan League (room #347). CART and ASL services will be provided at the event, and presentation materials can be emailed in advance upon request. This event will be video-recorded, as well as live-streamed via this link: https://player.cloud.wowza.com/hosted/1rhdg0dd/player.html
The Palmer Parking Structure is the closest public parking structure (two blocks away); it is free for U-M employees with a blue pass and $1.70 per hour for anyone else. It includes parking spots for individuals with disabilities.
This event is co-presented by the International Institute’s Inclusion Culture Liaisons Committee and the Disability Culture at U-M Committee. Co-sponsors include: the Global Scholars Program, the Residential College, the Department of American Culture, the Barger Leadership Institute, the LSA Dean’s Office, the Law School, the Council for Disability Concerns, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Students with disabilities at U-M report some of the highest rates of discrimination and overall negative experiences on campus. At this interactive panel discussion and workshop, you will meet students, faculty, and staff with different kinds of disabilities, both visible and invisible. The panelists will share personal stories, as well as concrete advice on how to make your events, meetings, and classes more inclusive and accessible. Everyone is welcome at this free and public event, which is organized in accordance with universal design principles.
Our panelists include:
1) Ashley Wiseman (she/her): Associate Director, Global Scholars Program (panel moderator)
2) Shanna K. Kattari (she/her): Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and LSA Women’s Studies Department
3) Elizabeth McLain (she/her): PhD Candidate, School of Music, Theatre & Dance
4) Seif Saqallah (he/his): U-M Alumnus; Graduate Student, Middle East and North African Studies MA and JD Program at the School of Law
5) Solomon Furious Worlds (he/his): Staff Member at the Ross School of Business; Graduate Student, JD Program at the School of Law; Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Disability Rights Student Organization
6) Dr. Feranmi Okanlami (he/his), Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Director for Medical Student Success in the Medical School's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
7) Kayla Williams (she/hers): U-M Alumna, School of Information; IT Analyst at Eli Lilly and Company
The RSVP form includes an opportunity for you to tell us about your access needs and how we can ensure this event is inclusive to you. Event co-organizers Ashley Wiseman (wisemana@umich.edu) and Ashley Bates (asbates@umich.edu) are eager to help and answer any questions.
The building, event space, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. A lactation room (room #2521) and gender-inclusive restroom (third floor, east wing) are available on site. The nearest reflection room is in the Michigan League (room #347). CART and ASL services will be provided at the event, and presentation materials can be emailed in advance upon request. This event will be video-recorded, as well as live-streamed via this link: https://player.cloud.wowza.com/hosted/1rhdg0dd/player.html
The Palmer Parking Structure is the closest public parking structure (two blocks away); it is free for U-M employees with a blue pass and $1.70 per hour for anyone else. It includes parking spots for individuals with disabilities.
This event is co-presented by the International Institute’s Inclusion Culture Liaisons Committee and the Disability Culture at U-M Committee. Co-sponsors include: the Global Scholars Program, the Residential College, the Department of American Culture, the Barger Leadership Institute, the LSA Dean’s Office, the Law School, the Council for Disability Concerns, and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
| Building: | Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) |
|---|---|
| Event Type: | Lecture / Discussion |
| Tags: | Diversity Equity and Inclusion |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from International Institute, University of Michigan Law School |
International Institute Programming
The International Institute’s centers sponsor numerous conferences, lectures, exhibits, and cultural performances throughout the year. These events are designed to educate the university community and the public about global issues and inspire discussion and dialogue.
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