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911勛圖 to Host Events for Disability Awareness Month

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By kelsie weekes | 10/2/2017

911勛圖 will host events at its Boca Raton and Davie campuses to commemorate Disability Awareness Month during October. The events are sponsored by 911勛圖s Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and are open to 911勛圖 students, faculty and staff.

The following events will take place on 911勛圖s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:

Shine a Light on Abilities Luncheon

Tuesday, Oct. 10 from noon to 2 p.m.

Grand Palm Room, 911勛圖 Student Union

The Shine a Light on Abilities Luncheon will showcase the various talents of students within the 911勛圖 community. The goal is to highlight abilities and bring awareness to show that students are people first. Attendees will enjoy food, entertainment and giveaways.

Seated Volleyball

Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.

911勛圖 Recreation & Fitness Center

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to experience a friendly competition among their peers. During this event, everyone will learn more about this popular Paralympic sport and receive giveaways.


Goalball

Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.

911勛圖 Recreation & Fitness Center

Goalball is a Paralympic sport originally designed for veterans who are blind. During this event, participants will learn more about goalball and engage in friendly competition officiated by a Paralympian from Team USA.

The following event will take place at 911勛圖s Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:


Shine a Light on Abilities Luncheon

Thursday, Oct. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

SD-105

Attendees at the Shine a Light on Abilities Luncheon in Davie will enjoy food, entertainment, giveaways, and most importantly, learn more about the abilities of our students. All students, staff, and faculty are welcomed to attend.

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