FAU to Host Events for Disability Awareness Month
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Florida Atlantic University will host events at its Boca Raton and Davie campuses to commemorate Disability Awareness Month during October. The events are sponsored by FAUās Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and are open to FAU ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć, faculty and staff.
The following events will take place on FAUās Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
āShine a Light on Abilitiesā Luncheon
Tuesday, Oct. 10 from noon to 2 p.m.
Grand Palm Room, FAU Student Union
The āShine a Light on Abilitiesā Luncheon will showcase the various talents of ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć within the FAU community. The goal is to highlight abilities and bring awareness to show that ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć are people first. Attendees will enjoy food, entertainment and giveaways.
Seated Volleyball
Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
FAU 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.
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Goalball
Thursday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
FAU 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 FAUās Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
āShine a Light on Abilitiesā Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Attendees at the āShine a Light on Abilitiesā Luncheon in Davie will enjoy food, entertainment, giveaways, and most importantly, learn more about the abilities of our ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć. All ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć, staff, and faculty are welcomed to attend.
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