Events scheduled for Investing in Ability Week, Oct. 3–8, include:
Oct. 3
Bill Demby speaking at 3 p.m. in the Michigan Union Ballroom.
Demby lost both legs from the knee down while serving in Viet Nam. Today, he is a ski instructor and holds a number of athletic records.
Oct. 4
“People with Disabilities: Information from Insiders,” 3–4:30 p.m., Pond Rooms A & B, Michigan Union. A panel of Ann Arbor residents who have disabilities will tell what it is really like to live and work in our community.
Oct. 5
Council for Disability Concerns Annual Meeting, 10 a.m., Regents Room, Fleming Administration Building.
11 a.m., Neubacher Award presentation, Regents Room, Fleming Administration Building. The 1994 James Neubacher Award will be presented to Theodore M. Cole.
Oct. 7
Study, Work and Travel Abroad for Students with Disabilities, 10 a.m., Room 9, International Center.
Oct. 14
Diversability Theatre, a one-hour performance followed by discussion with the audience, 7 p.m., Kuenzel Room, Michigan Union.
Oct. 20
Interviewing Skills Workshop, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. A program provided by the National Center for Disability Services focuses on mock interview situations for students with disabilities. To pre-register, call Services for Students with Disabilities, 763-3000.
