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2001– 2002 Past Events:

Harilyn Rousso, MSW, “Girls and Young Women with Disabilities: What We Know and Need to Know” - A national snapshot covering health, identity, sexuality, violence, education and employment. Looks at barriers to conducting research with this group and strategies for overcoming them.Harilyn Rousso is an educator, therapist, and activist for women’s rights and disability rights. She is Executive Director of Disabilities Unlimited Consulting Services and co-editor of the new book, Double Jeopardy: Addressing Gender Equity in Special Education (SUNY Press, 2001). Widely honored for her leadership in both the feminist and disability communities, Ms. Rousso created the historically influential Networking Project for Disabled Women and Girls in 1984. She also is the co-author of Disabled, Female, and Proud!: Stories of Ten Women with Disabilities.
o PAST DATE: June 11, 2002
o PAST TIME: 12:00 – 1:30 pm
o PAST PLACE: Auditorium, IIDD Building - First floor (1640 West Roosevelt Road) Refreshments!
CCSPD 2002 BANQUET and ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - We are pleased to announce that Joy Hyzny, Disability Services, is the recipient of the 2002 Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities Achievement Award. The award is in honor of her significant contribution toward making UIC a more welcoming and accessible environment for persons with disabilities. Joy will receive her award at the banquet to be held at the University Village Hyatt Regency Hotel.

o PAST DATE: April 29, 2002

o PAST TIME: 4-6 pm

o PAST PLACE: Hyatt at University Village

Mark Donovan, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management, will be participating in the forum. The forum will provide an opportunity for staff and students with disabilities to discuss facility accessibility issues at the University.
Light refreshments will be served during the event. Parking is available at the Lot B2 at 900 S. Wolcott Ave.
Interpreters and captioning will be provided during the forum.
If you need any accommodations or have any questions please contact by email: Eunjung Kim at ekim37@uic.edu or Peter Berg at pberg@uic.edu.

Come to the Movies!!! – UIC’s Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities invites you to view and discuss recently released short films/videos about disability.

These films are used as “disability awareness” tools throughout the country. See what you think of their “take” on disability. Each short film will be followed by an informal open discussion. Please be advised that the films contain mature content.
We will have hot and cold snacks as well as beverages.
Sign language interpreters, real-time captioning, and personal assistance will be provided.
Parking is available at the Lot B2 at 900 S. Wolcott Ave.
If you need any accommodations or have any questions please contact by e-mail: Eunjung Kim (mailto:ekim37@uic.edu).

PAST DATE: April 9, 2002
PAST TIME: 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
PAST PLACE: Chicago Illini Union (CIU), Chicago Room A, 828 South Wolcott Avenue

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - CCSPD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - The Chancellor's Committee on the Status for Persons with Disabilities is proud to announce that we are seeking nominations for the prestigious 2002 CCSPD ACHIEVEMENT AWARD. Nominees must have made a significant contribution toward making UIC a more welcoming and accessible environment for persons with disabilities.

Individuals, departmental programs, and departments may be considered for this award.
Nominations may come from UIC students, staff, or faculty.
Nominations should be forwarded to Eunjung Kim at ekim37@uic.edu or through campus mail: ATTN: Eunjung Kim, Great Lakes ADA Center, MC 626, 1640 W. Roosevelt, Rm 405, Chicago, IL 60608.
The recipient will be honored at the annual CCSPD Awards Banquet to be held in April at the Hyatt University Village (Harrison and Ashland).
Nominations should include the following information:

Name and contact information of the individual, program, or department being nominated.
The contact information of the person who is submitting the nomination.
A 300-500 word statement describing what the nominee has accomplished or how the nominee has made a significant contribution that has benefited people with disabilities at UIC.
Support documents if applicable.

Come to the Movies!!! – UIC’s Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Persons with Disabilities invites you to view and discuss recently released short films/videos about disability.

These films are used as “disability awareness” tools throughout the country. See what you think of their “take” on disability. Each short film will be followed by an informal open discussion. Please be advised that the films contain mature content.
We will have hot and cold snacks as well as beverages.
Sign language interpreters, real-time captioning, and personal assistance will be provided.
Parking will be validated and is available above SSB.
Reserve your place and get directions by calling (312) 355-0550 or e-mailing Ekim37@uic.edu
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Mark Donovan, Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management, will be participating in the forum. The forum will provide an opportunity for staff and students with disabilities to discuss the policies and accessibility of the transportation system at the University.
Light refreshments will be served during the event. Parking is available at the Taylor-Paulina parking structure located at Paulina and Taylor Streets.
Interpreters and captioning will be provided during the forum.
If you need any accommodations or have any questions please contact by email: Eunjung Kim at ekim37@uic.edu or Peter Berg at pberg@uic.edu.