Diverse Abilities Day
February 28, 2019
Abilities in all forms will be celebrated during Diverse Abilities Day on Wednesday,
March 6. The first event is the student accessibility resource fair from noon-2 p.m.
in the Wood Center mall and multilevel lounge. Students can learn about resources
that can help them achieve academic success. Participants include Access Alaska, Student
Support Services and Disability Services.
The second event is a screening of "Autism in Love," at 5:30 p.m. at Arctic Java. "Finding
love can be hard enough for anyone, but for those with an autism spectrum disorder,
the challenges may seem overwhelming. The disorder can jeopardize the core characteristics
of a successful relationship — communication and social interaction. Filmed in a highly
personal style, Matt Fuller’s 'Autism in Love' offers a warm and stereotype-shattering
look at four people as they pursue and manage romantic relationships."
Diverse Abilities Day is sponsored by the Nanook Diversity and Action Center. All
events are free and open to the public.