Media Week 2009!
May 26th-29th 2009
Free admission and open to the community!
The purpose of this week is to think about how disability is portrayed in the media and what messages the media sends to society about what is ideal, such as being thin and able-bodied. This week will be featuring Geri Jewell, an actress and comedian who was the first disabled person to have a role on a primetime television show, The Facts of Life, as "Cousin Geri." (Click here to see a clip of Geri on The Facts of Life.) Geri has appeared on numerous television shows such as 21 Jump Street, The Young and the Restless, Strong Medicine, and Deadwood (Click here to see a clip of Geri on Strong Medicine). Geri is also a stand-up comedian and inspirational speaker. Here is a link to her website: http://www.gerijewell.com. Check out these exciting events!
Tuesday, May 26th
"Disability and Diversity in the Media"
Description: Discussion about how people with disabilities, queer people, people of color, women, and other marginalized groups are depicted in the media and how this contributes to societal attitudes. We will discuss how minorities can be more positively portrayed in the media, and come up with solutions on how to change attitudes.
6:00-8:00 pm
HUB 204N
Wheelchair Accessible
Wednesday, May 27th
"An Evening With Geri Jewell"
Description: Geri Jewell Performance. Geri will do some stand-up comedy and then give a talk about her experiences with having a disability, being a woman, and being queer in the media.
6:00-8:00 pm
Johnson 102
Real-time Captioning and Wheelchair Accessible
Thursday, May 28th
"Lunch With Geri Jewell"
Description: Brown bag Q and A session with Geri Jewell. Have lunch with Geri and ask her questions about her experiences in the media!
12:00-1:00 pm
HUB 201
Wheelchair Accessible
Welcome to the Student Disability Commission Website
Welcome to the Student Disability Commission website! The SDC is a resource for individuals with disabilities that creates awareness, promotes disability culture and pride, and works to make the University of Washington campus and community more accessible to all people.
Our meetings are a place where anyone can come to express their ideas and concerns about disability issues and build community. All people with disabilities and allies are welcome. Students without disabilities can come and learn about volunteering to be notetakers for disabled students and how important a job this is.
The SDC also works with the Disability Resources for Students (DRS) Office. The DRS Review Committee is working to create a better system for students to receive their academic accommodations and to make the campus more inclusive to all. The SDC also works closely with the student group, DASA (Disability Advocacy Student Alliance), which is a disability advocacy student group.