The D Center and Disability Studies Program

The D Center and Disability Studies Program will be hosting back-to-back events this Friday, October 9th and YOU are invited to attend!

Disability Studies Open House 4:00-6:00pm at Smith Hall 017:
Come check out the Disability Studies Program new office! There will be snacks and tea to enjoy!

D Center Autumn Welcome Back Event from 6:00pm-8:00pm at MGH 024:
It’s the D Center’s Autumn Welcome Back Event! We invite all d/Deaf, d/Disabled students and anyone interested in discussing community issues to attend. Come enjoy cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate in a safe and welcoming environment while making connections with new people!

*Access info*
The D Center is located in the basement of Mary Gates Hall, room 024. It’s wheelchair accessible via the North entrance and the elevator.

There will be ASL interpreters and CART captioning.

We ask that you please be fragrance free. For the health and well being of community members with chemical sensitivity, please abstain from using scented cosmetics, clothing, etc. Baking soda will be provided. For more info:

http://eastbaymeditation.org/accessibility/PDF/How-to-Be-Fragrance-Free-.pdf

To request another disability accommodation, contact the Disability Services Office at: 206.543.6450(voice), 206.543.6452 (TTY), 206.685.7264 (fax), or email at dhhreq@uw.edu

Jumpstart at the University of Washington is accepting applications for the 2015 -2016 academic year!

Jumpstart at the UW is an early childhood education program that places UW college students in preschool classrooms serving low-income communities throughout Seattle.

Benefits include:

  • Earn $11.50 hour for work-study students*
  • Earn academic credit
  • Become part of a community of UW students who are passionate about educational equity
  • Build strong connections with children and support them towards success in kindergarten and beyond!

To get more details, attend, attend an upcoming Info Session this week at UW Seattle in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity (MGH 171):

  • TOMORROW, September 30th at 2:00 pm in MGH 171
  • Thursday, October 1st at 11:00 am in MGH 171

(Additional Info Sessions listed here)

http://www.washington.edu/jumpstart/join-jumpstart/application-process/ 

Questions? Email jstart@u.washington.edu or call 206.616.2964.