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Every year, Celebration of Abilities Month events provide information related to health issues, personal well-being, and disability prevention and management.
Events are wheelchair accessible. Contact Barry Niman, (858) 534-6743, for general information. To request American Sign Language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations necessary to enable your participation, contact Barry Niman at least 1 week in advance of the event.
For parking and shuttle information, call (858) 534-RIDE (7433), or see Shuttle and Bus Service.
See a list of prizes
Below is the schedule of 2007 Celebration of Abilities events.
| Wednesday, Oct. 3 |
Price Center Theater Foyer (map)
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Celebration of Abilities art display:
Enjoy the art, meet the artists, and learn about their techniques and talents.
Note: The art will be displayed in the Price Center Theater Foyer from Oct. 3 through Oct. 31. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 3 |
Price Center Plaza (map)
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Entertainment featuring:
- Mark Goffeney, Emmy-nominated guitarist and vocalist. Mark was featured in the San Diego Reader's "Best of the Best."
- Shawn Pelofsky, talented stand-up comedienne. She performs regularly at the World Famous Comedy Store on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, California.
A prize drawing will begin at 11:45 a.m. You must be present to win.
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| Thursday, Oct. 4 |
Lawn area between Torrey Pines Centers North and South (map)
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
- Encore performances by by Mark Goffeney and Shawn Pelofsky.
- A prize drawing will begin at 11:45 a.m. You must be present to win.
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| Thursday, Oct. 11 |
UCSD School of Medicine,
Leichtag Building, room 107, (map)
4– 5:30 p.m. |
"Access and Interrogation"
Presenter: Dr. Alison Kafer, Southwestern College, Austin, Texas
Dr. Kafer will present on the myriad of ways (dis)ability is constructed in contemporary culture.
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| Wednesday, Oct. 24 |
Price Center,
Gallery B (map)
noon – 1:30 p.m. |
Learning opportunity:
"Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction."
Presenter: Dr. Steven D. Hickman.
Barry J. Niman, UCSD Accommodation Counseling and Consulting Services Director, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator.
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Note: All events will feature refreshments and a free drawing for great prizes. You must be present to win.
2007 Celebration of Abilities events are sponsored by:
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