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FAU to Host Events for Disability Awareness Month

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By kelsie weekes | 10/2/2017

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 FAUā€™s Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and are open to FAU ą£ą£Ö±²„Šć, faculty and staff.

The following events will take place on FAUā€™s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:

ā€˜Shine a Light on Abilitiesā€™ Luncheon

Tuesday, Oct. 10 from noon to 2 p.m.

Grand Palm Room, FAU Student Union

The ā€œShine 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 FAUā€™s Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:


ā€˜Shine a Light on Abilitiesā€™ Luncheon

Thursday, Oct. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

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Attendees at the ā€œShine 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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