NEWS AND EVENTS

UIC CCSPD presents Harilyn Rousso

The UIC Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is proud to present
Harilyn Rousso
Friday, April 19, 2013

12 - 2:30 p.m.
1st floor Auditorium DHSP
1640 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL

Author of
Don't Call Me Inspirational
A Disabled Feminist Talks Back

Harilyn Rousso is a woman with cerebral palsy and one of the “founding mothers” of the U.S. disabled women’s movement. She has been involved in the disability rights and women’s movement for more than 25 years. Harilyn, in her memoir, Don’t Call Me Inspirational, describes what it takes to overcome disability prejudice, not disability, and how to lead a wise, witty, outrageous life, disability and all.

A light lunch will be provided.

Real-time captioning and interpreters will be provided for the event. Please call the Disability Resources Center at 312-413-2183 with questions regarding accessibility accommodations.
Cosponsored by:  UIC Disability Resources Center - UIC Department of Disability and Human Development - UIC Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Women

The Small, Dark Room by Erasing the Distance

The Small, Dark Room is created in collaboration with students from the University of Illinois at Chicago. This powerful production features the remarkable true stories of six Americans of Asian and Middle Eastern descent. Even in the face of such challenges as depression, suicide, disability and abuse, they find glimmers of light, of hope, of transcendence.

Adapted by: Norman Chen, Jialin (Camille) Li, Ana Sofia Lupu, Brighid O’Shaughnessy, Kruti Parikh, Gessa Suboc and Chun-Shan (Sandie) Yi

Directed by: Reshmi Hazra

Performed by: Gordon Chow, Wannapa Pimtong-Eubanks*, Kroydell Galima, Rula Gardenier, Susaan Jamshidi, and Scott Shimizu
*ETD ensemble member or artistic associate.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

General Agenda
4:00PM to 4:20PM:  Sign in and Art Exhibit

4:20PM to 4:35PM: Seating

4:35PM to 4:40PM: Welcome by Priyang Baxi, President/ Chair, Asian American Public Health Student Organization/ UIC Asian American Studies Program Community Engagement Project

4:40PM to 4:45PM: Introduction by Brighid O'Shaughnessy, Executive Artistic Director, Erasing the Distance

4:45PM to 5:45PM: Performances

5:45PM to 6:00PM: Discussion

6:00PM onwards: Reception

UIC James Stukel Towers (Event Center)
718 W. Rochford Street
Chicago, IL 60607
Please RSVP at http://uic-etd.eventbrite.com/

2013-2014 Chicago Lighthouse Scholarship Awards

Postsecondary students of all ages who are blind or visually impaired are welcome to  apply for Lighthouse scholarships, including those pursuing two-year,  undergraduate, graduate and advanced degrees as either full-time or  part-time students at http://bit.ly/VLCGEZ

Although applicants from anywhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply, priority will now be given to local applicants,  that is, those who are from or are attending school in Illinois or the  greater Chicago area.

When submitting application materials, students should be sure to include:
A completed application
A personal essay
Personal statement of financial need
A completed vision report
Official transcripts from the most recent academic year Two (2) letters of recommendation

Each of these items is discussed in more detail on the Scholarship Application at http://bit.ly/VLCGEZ

The application deadline for the 2013-2014 school year is March 29, 2013 by 5pm.

Please don’t hesitate to contact for more information:

Araceli Heredia, M.A., CRC, LPC
Vocational Evaluator, Customer Service Trainer,  Youth and Scholarship Coordinator | Employment Services
Phone: 312.666.1331 ext 3548

"Impressing the Recruiter" for students w/disabilities - co-hosted w/Target, Feb. 27th

Join Lime Connect and partner Target Corporation for a webinar on "Impressing the Recruiter," applicable to both students and young professionals with disabilities.

Come learn about navigating the many recruiting situations you'll encounter as you start your career.  Discover tips that will help you in a variety of recruitment settings such as company information sessions, classroom presentations, career fairs and more - with a "twist on disability!"

Wednesday, February 27th at 8pm EST

Join, or log into The Lime Network today to register!

Disability Culture Movement Workshop

UIC Disability Resource Center
Presents

Disability Culture Movement Workshop

Friday, March 8
from Noon to 2:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

In this workshop, Petra Kuppers will introduce core concepts of
disability culture through video and participatory exercises. Please
come ready to move, and to explore together the dignity, fun and
beauty of human expression. We’ll explore access together, paying
attention to our communication and movement preferences.

Open to all bodyminds.

Petra Kuppers is a disability culture activist, a community
performance artist, and a Professor at the University of Michigan.

Where:
UIC Department of Theatre and Music
EPASW Bldg.
1040 W. Harrison St.
Chicago, IL 60607
Room:  L241

Space is limited!
To reserve your space, please RSVP to khavel2@uic.edu

Any questions, or requests for disability related accommodations,
please contact khavel2@uic.edu

Google Computer Science Scholarship for Students with Disabilities - Apply by Feb 18

Google has announced that they are offering computer science scholarships for students with disabilities. The scholarships will be $10,000 for US students, and $5,000 for Canadian students. They will be awarded for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Applicants must be:

•    Pursuing a Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related technical field

•    Maintaining a strong academic performance

(1) A current sophomore/second year or junior/third year undergraduate continuing studies in the 2013-2014 academic year;

(2) an undergraduate senior/fourth year accepted to or enrolled in a graduate program in the 2013-2014 academic year; or

(3) a current graduate student (masters or PhD) continuing studies in the 2013-2014 academic year.

Candidates must be enrolled in a university in the United States or Canada

•    A student with a disability

•    Able to demonstrate a commitment to and passion for computer science and technology Application deadline is February 18. For more information and to apply, visit

http://bit.ly/Y792qd

Not in my Class(room): Race, Disability, and the Dilemmas of Difference, February 14, 2013, 3pm, UIC Forum

The Institute for Research on Race & Public Policy Race & Disability Series presents:

*NOT IN MY CLASS(ROOM): RACE, DISABILITY, AND THE DILEMMAS OF DIFFERENCE* with Alfredo J Artiles, Professor, College of Education at Arizona State University &

Nirmala Erevelles, Professor, Educational Leadership at The University of Alabama

Moderated by
Federico Waitoller, Assistant Professor, UIC Special Education

February 14, 2013, 3 pm
UIC Forum
Rooms G, H, I

What does the disproportional representation of students of color in special education tell us about how education addresses intersecting forms of difference? How do race and disability interlock in the history and the present of education? A panel of scholars will grapple with these questions and engage the audience in a conversation about race and disability, addressing discourses about difference and normality that affect institutional policies and practices.

About the speakers:
Dr. Artiles is the Ryan C. Harris Memorial Endowed Professor of Special Education in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University (ASU). Professor Artiles co-directs the Equity Alliance at ASU.
Professor Artiles' interdisciplinary work examines the consequences of educational inequalities related to the intersections of disability, race, social class, gender, and language.

Dr. Nirmala Erevelles is Professor in Social and Cultural Studies in Education at The University of Alabama. Her academic interests are in disability studies, transactional feminist theory, sociology of education, critical race theory, and multicultural education. Her book "Disability and Difference in Global Contexts: Towards a Transformative Body Politic" was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2011.

Cosponsored by the UIC College of Education, the Learning Sciences Research Institute, the Department of Disability and Human Development, and the Disability Resource Center.

For disability-related accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) two weeks in advance at drc@uic.edu  or 312-413-2183.

ABOUT THE SERIES
The IRRPP Race & Disability Series examines the intersections and overlaps in forms of oppression and discrimination that affect people of color and disabled people in the United States.

NFBI Scholarships and Internships Available for Students who are Blind

Each year the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois (NFBI) awards scholarships to qualified blind students. The scholarships are awarded at the annual convention of the NFBI. The following scholarships are currently available:

PETER GRUNWALD SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship in the amount of $2,000 was established by the NFBI as a memorial to Peter Grunwald, whose work with members of the Illinois General Assembly resulted in implementation of several statutes that have changed what it means to be blind in Illinois. 
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF ILLINOIS SCHOLARSHIPS:  Two scholarships in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded.
KENNETH JERNIGAN SCHOLARSHIPS: Two scholarships in the amount of $1,250 were established in tribute to Dr. Kenneth Jernigan, former President of the Federation, whose extraordinary leadership has improved the quality of life for blind people both here and abroad.
               
Criteria: All scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and service to the community.  To be eligible for any NFBI scholarship, an applicant must be a legally blind resident of, or student in Illinois, who is enrolled full-time in an accredited two-year, four-year or graduate college or university program.

In addition to the scholarship program, the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois, (NFBI), has broadened their commitment to blind students by offering grants for summer internships.
NFBI will sponsor up to two students to perform meaningful work over the summer of 2013 for four to six weeks.  Students can find their own placements or can apply to the program and ask for ideas from  NFBI.
This program is designed to help blind students get past the "you have little or no experience" barrier to future employment.  As an intern the student can build up his/her resume in a field of choice.  This should assist blind students to gain the experience to make them competitive in today's marketplace.
All internships should be geared toward ultimate employment goals.  NFBI will fund up to 40 hours per week for 6 weeks.  Of course, students may work longer if they choose to volunteer or obtain additional funding elsewhere.

Criteria: All internships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and service to the community.  To be eligible for any NFBI internship an applicant must be a legally blind resident of or student in Illinois.  Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a junior or senior in high school, or in a regular accredited two-year, four-year, or graduate college or university program.

For more information about these NFBI scholarship/internship opportunities contact:

Deborah Kent Stein, Chairman, NFBI Scholarship Committee: dkent5817@att.net                                              
If e-mail is not possible, send to:
5817 N. Nina Ave., Chicago, IL 60631                       
Direct questions to: (773) 203-1394

Deadline: All application materials must be received by March 31, 2013.

American Council of the Blind Scholarship Application Available

The application for the 2013 American Council of the Blind Scholarship Program is available on-line.  It can be accessed directly at www.acb.org/scholarship

ACB awards several different scholarships each year, and will do so again at the 2013 ACB Convention, July 4-12, 2013 in Columbus, Ohio.  Also, if you apply for an ACB Scholarship and you are an Illinois resident, you will be considered for the Illinois Council of the Blind's Floyd R. Cargill Scholarship to be awarded in October, 2013.  ACB's Scholarship Application deadline is Friday, March 1, 2013.

Peer Mentoring Program for UIC Students on the Autism Spectrum

The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Service Network is providing Support for UIC Students on the Autism Spectrum:
Peer Mentoring Program

Are you a student on the autism spectrum?
Do you wish to “connect” with others who have common interests on campus?

If you answered “yes” to the above questions, our peer mentoring program may be helpful for you!

Interested students will be matched to a peer mentor (fellow UIC student) based on interests or area of study. Goals of the peer mentoring relationship include:
•Facilitation of social and academic networking •Social support

If you would like to be part of this program or if you have questions, please contact:

Jennifer Gorski, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Disability & Human Development College of Applied Health Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago
Phone: 312.413.9082
Email: jgorski@psych.uic.edu

Research Participants Needed Concerning Those with a Tramatic Brain Injury

Midwestern University needs Adult Research Participants Living with a traumatic brain injury: The narrative experiences  of undergraduate students

If you experienced a traumatic brain injury during childhood or adolescence and have completed at  least one academic year at a 2-year or 4-year college… We would like you to be a part of our research study!  The purpose of this study is to explore the college experience of individuals who have survived a traumatic brain injury.

If you would be willing to be interviewed for 60‐90 minutes please contact,  Dr. Susan Cahill, PhD, OTR/L,. Assistant Professor of the Midwestern University Occupational Therapy Program, Office number:  (630) 515-6359