This document contains information about various events held during Ability Awareness Week at the University of Missouri, including: 1) A webinar on October 14th from 12-1pm on performing web accessibility testing using the Accessibility Management Platform (AMP) toolbar. 2) A presentation on October 15th from 2-4pm in Memorial Union S110 titled "Stuff You Didn’t Learn in American History: Understanding Disability in America" about the history of the disability rights movement and the Americans with Disabilities Act. 3) An event on October 16th from 1-2pm at the Women's Center featuring a panel of students with disabilities discussing their experiences and challenges at MU.

1. October 2014
Requests for accommodations related to
disability should be made to the Disability
Center prior to the event;
early requests are encouraged.
12pm - 1pm
doit.missouri.edu/services/training/online-
Learn how to perform different kinds of web accessibility
testing with AMP (Accessibility Management Platform).
This webinar will build on our ‘Introduction to AMP’ webinar
in August (AMP helps you to compare websites with
the Section 508 and WCAG standards.) This is a great
opportunity to add more to your accessibility knowledge
and start using AMP to the fullest. This webinar covers the
advanced testing features of AMP using its AMP toolbar for
Firefox.
Webinar -
AMP Website Accessibility Checker
Memorial Union S110 | 2pm - 4pm
Everyone knows the events that led to passing the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, but few know about the fascinating
history, unlikely heroes, and sweeping civil rights issues that
led to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This presentation
will help you step into the shoes of persons with disabilities,
understand the Disability Rights Movement, and learn to
see disability for what it is: just another form of diversity.
Presented by: Amber Cheek, Director of Accessibility and
ADA Education
Stuff You Didn’t Learn in
American History: Understanding
Disability in America
Wednesday
15
Multicultural Center | 1pm - 2pm
Ever wonder why a service dog often cannot be pet? What’s
with those vests they wear? Are they always working? Come
and join us for a presentation about these questions and
more, including what to do if you see one of these amazing
animals on campus, and some of the great ways they help
their people. Not only that, but hear some stories about what
life with a service dog is like, and see a short demo of some
of the tasks they can help with.
Presented by: Puppies with Purpose
“May I Please Pet
Your Puppies?”
Thursday
16
Women’s Center | 1- 2pm
Come hear the voices of MU students with diversabilities.
Our panelists will be sharing their challenges and affirmative
experiences here on campus. Bring your questions and join
us in exploring how we can better understand and make MU
a more inclusive community.
DiversAbilities Student Panel
Celebrate Ability Week
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Tuesday
14
Memorial Union Stotler Lounge
10am - 8pm
Tuesday - Thursday
Allies for Inclusion:
The Ability Exhibit
Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit is a traveling exhibit
designed to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities
through respect for others, comfort during interactions, and
awarenessofdisabilityissues.Usingamultimediaapproach,
the exhibit offers suggestions for becoming disability allies
and educators.
Student Center | All Month Long
Color Me Brilliant:
Missouri Artists Living
with Disabilities
The Missouri Student Unions presents two exhibitions
celebrating the artistic talents of Missourians living with
disabilities. In the Lower Lair, an exhibition of art work
sponsored by the Missouri Mental Health Foundation
showcases the creative expressions of Missourians living
with mental illness, developmental disabilities and addiction
disorders. “Color Me Brilliant: Missouri Artists Living with
Disabilities,” located on the main level near Tigers Den,
features the works of David Kontra, a painter who uses
expressive brushwork to create sublime landscapes,
and Janice Atkins, whose vivid use of color and pattern
articulates the artist’s concept of beauty.
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MONday
13
Student Center 2206 | 4pm - 6pm
Lee Henson Access Mizzou
Award Reception
The Chancellor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities
invites you to join them at a reception to be held to announce
the recipients of the first annual Lee Henson Access Mizzou
awards. The award was created to recognize members of
the MU community who have made significant contributions
to improve inclusiveness of individuals with disabilities.
Remarks at 4:45; refreshments will be served.
Disability Center
Puppies with Purpose
Chancellor’s
Diversity Initiative
ACT Center
Missouri Student Unions
Chancellor’s Committee on
Persons with Disabilities