Disability Awareness Month 2023
Although October聽is technically National Disability Employment Awareness month, it's commonly referred to as Disability Awareness Month. With that,聽the Digital Accessibility Office is utilizing this month to host a series of events to enhance awareness and celebrate disability,聽accessibility, and inclusivity.
2023 also marks the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The amended Rehab Act 鈥減rohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment, and in the employment practices of federal contractors.鈥 While it is the 50th anniversary of the Rehab Act, important sections were not signed in to law for years. Due to tireless work from disability justice advocates, . While 2023 is the 50th anniversary, it鈥檚 an important time for reflection on the past and where we鈥檇 like to continue to the future.
Thus, the Digital Accessibility Office is utilizing this month to reflect. We invite all participants to use this month to educate yourselves further and assess how you can advocate for individuals with disabilities and create an inclusive and accessible environment for all. We invite everyone to learn about community resources at the expo, stretch out in accessible yoga, and learn how to incorporate accessibility into your own work (because accessibility is more than accommodations).
The events listed below聽are open to all 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 students, staff, and faculty. Please visit the links below聽to register for events that interest you. We look forward to seeing you there and please do not hesitate to reach out at DigitalAccessibility@Colorado.EDU if you have any questions!
Disability Awareness Month Event Information
- Accessibility Resource Fair -聽a gathering of local off-campus organizations and on-campus resources dedicated to promoting accessibility and inclusivity for individuals with disabilities. This event is welcome to all CU staff, faculty, and students.
- October 5th, 2023, from 11 AM to聽4 PM
- Accessible Yoga Day聽-聽In collaboration with 澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 Recreation Services, we will host yoga classes for all abilities.
- October 9th, 2023, from 10 AM to 11 AM (in-person) and 4 PM to 4:45 PM (virtual)
- A2Y Conference - this virtual conference is designed to bring participants together to engage in inspiring discussions, share best practices, and foster a more inclusive digital environment for all. This event is welcome to the public.
- October 19th, 2023, from 9 AM to聽4 PM
Other Ways to Celebrate
We understand not everyone will be able to attend the celebration. With that, we have curated a list of other events, resources, movies, literature, and other multimedia to provide you with additional ways to participate and celebrate Disability Awareness Month and the 50th anniversary of the Rehab Act.
Local Events and Opportunities
- Attend the 26th annual Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference in Denver:聽
- Attend a show in Denver
- Visit 聽on your next night out
- Find a local聽
- Disability Services presents:聽
- ADA Office and Disability Services presents:聽
澳门开奖结果2023开奖记录 Opportunities
- Enroll in the DAO's
- Schedule a聽customized training聽from the DAO
- Take American Sign Language courses through ALTEC
Movies, Shows, Books, and Podcasts
- Watch - available on Netflix
- Watch - available on Netflix
- 聽by Rebel Girls
- by Sara Novi膰
- by Kim Nielson
- (book, newsletter, etc.)
Social Media Accounts to Follow
- 听补苍诲
- 贵辞濒濒辞飞听聽on Instagram
- 贵辞濒濒辞飞听聽on Instagram
- Follow the DAO on for weekly digital accessibility tips and information
Webinars
- 础迟迟别苍诲听
- 础迟迟别苍诲听