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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.
Accommodations: Events are wheelchair accessible. To request American Sign Language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations necessary to enable your participation, contact Barry Niman, (858) 534-6743, 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.
2008 Celebration of Abilities events:
| Wednesday, Sept. 17 |
Chancellor's Complex - 111A Conference Room (map)
Noon – 1 p.m. |
Learning opportunity: "Promoting Diversity: Employment for the People Who are a Part of the Deaf and/ or Hard of Hearing Community"
Presenter: Dr. Georgia Robins Sadler
Register online for this lecture.
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| Thursday, Oct. 2 |
Cross-Cultural Center (map)
Noon – 1 p.m. |
Learning opportunity: "Is Alcoholism Genetically Influenced?"
Presenter: Dr. Marc A. Schuckit
Register online for this lecture.
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| Tuesday, Oct. 7 |
Lawn area between Torrey Pines Centers North and South (map)
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Entertainment:
- 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.
A prize drawing begins at 11:45 a.m. You must be present to win.
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| Wednesday, Oct. 8 |
Price Center Theatre 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: Art is displayed Oct. 7 – Oct. 31 in the Price Center Theatre Foyer.
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Price Center Plaza (map)
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Entertainment: Encore performances by Mark Goffeney and Shawn Pelofsky.
A prize drawing begins at 11:45 a.m. You must be present to win.
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| Thursday, Oct. 9 |
Cross-Cultural Center (map)
Noon – 1 p.m. |
Learning opportunity: "Weight Loss Options From UCSD's Gastric Banding System Expert Surgeon"
Presenter: Dr. Santiago Horgan
Register online for this lecture.
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| Wednesday, Oct. 22 |
Price Center, Red Shoe Room (formerly Gallery B) (map)
Noon – 1 p.m. |
Learning opportunity: "Mindfulness Stress Reduction"
Presenter: Dr. Roger Cavanaugh
Register online for this lecture.
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Note: Refreshments are available at all events.
2008 Celebration of Abilities events are sponsored by:
Questions? Contact Alane Reardon, (858) 534-6744.
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