The Office of Disability Resources works to make the Longwood campus community aware of disability related issues. Our goal is to raise increased awareness within our campus community. The office will be working to plan events for the 2012-2013 academic year to celebrate our People First Campaign. If you have any suggestions for potential events or programs then contact us today!

disAbility Awarness Month - April 2013

Walk-N-Roll, April 5th, 3:30pm, Bedford Mall

The 2nd Annual Walk-N-Roll for Disability Awareness provides an opportunity for the entire campus community to come together in support of creating inclusive environments for all. Come and get some literature on how to make your events accessible, sign our Inclusive Environment Pledge, and take a walk/roll around campus in support of our efforts. Please contact Lindsay Farrar at 434.395.2391 or farrarlf@longwood.edu with any questions.

Rotunda Article 2013 Walk-N-Roll

 

Brown Bag Discussion, April 9th, 12pm, Greenwood Library 209A

Come join the staff of disability resources and learn more information about our office and how serve the Longwood campus community. This will also be a great time for you to ask any questions that you might have about our services. We will provide some desserts and drinks. Contact Disability Resources at 434.395.2391 with any questions.

 

 

Transitioning to the Workplace, April 11th, 3:30pm, Virginia Room, Blackwell Hall

This workshop is geared towards students with disabilities. Come and learn about accommodations and various assistive technology that is available to you in the workplace. If you have questions please contact Cam Patterson at 434.395.2391 or pattersoncd@longwood.edu.

Information from this presentation is available under career information section of our Registered Students page.

 

Being Inclusive of All, April 17th, 5pm, Greenwood Library 209A

Disability Resources staff will discuss a range of concepts and knowledge, including such basic, foundational information as types of disabilities as well as more thought-provoking and applicable topics such as stereotypes, the power of language, and how to design inclusive and accessible campus events. If you have questions please contact Dana Kieran at 434.395.2391 or kierandm@longwood.edu

 

 

Inclusive Environment Pledge

 

I believe that access to social spaces is a right that belongs to everyone.

I believe that when anyone is excluded from public spaces and events, every person loses.

I believe that all people are valuable and have something unique to contribute to the world.

If you believe then sign our pledge today!

Thanks to the following individuals listed below that have signed our Inclusive Environment Pledge. If you would like to sign the pledge then please send a email to disabilityresources@longwood.edu. Thank you for your continued support.

Sonja Ast, Chief Bob Beach, Sherries Campbell, Diane Easter, Lindsay Farrar, Sarah Hobgood, Maureen Walls-McKay, Cora O'Neal, Jamie Riley, Sarah Sprague, Cameron Patterson, Joanna Baker, Suzy Palmer, Semein Washington, Chuck Wongus, Bronwynne Curtindale, Maureen Walls-McKay, Marissa Musumecia, Allison Stamper, Matt McGregor, Sasha Trent, Amanda Riggleman, Rebecca "Becky" Shields, Maggie Butler.