We hope that you will utilize (by participating, exploring, and sharing) these events and resources during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (WHM2023).
As part of the progressive work of people with developmental disabilities around the world,
In remembrance of Judith Heumann – The Arc Pike’s Peak Region will be holding a memorial bonfire for Judith Heuman, a leader in the fight for disability rights on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 6:00 pm.
A Ted Talk from Judith Heumann
Our fight for disability rights — and why we’re not done yet Judith Heumann • TEDxMidAtlantic – 17 minutes
Four decades ago, Judith Heumann helped to lead a groundbreaking protest called the Section 504 sit-in — in which disabled-rights activists occupied a federal building for almost a month, demanding greater accessibility for all. In this personal, inspiring talk, Heumann tells the stories behind the protest — and reminds us that, 40 years on, there’s still work left to do. Judith Heumann.com
From the Women & Gender Center (a program of CII: the Center for Identity and Inclusion):
The Body Project – March 7th and 14th from 3:30-6:00 PM Register for the Body Project Today!
This proven 4-hour program empowers women and non-binary students to:
- Resist cultural pressures to accept the appearance ideal
- Reallocate your valuable time to something other than striving for an unrealistic body
- Increase confidence and body satisfaction
- Bond with other like-minded students
What’s fun about The Body Project? The sessions break down our understanding of beauty standards and challenge how we see ourselves. The sessions are broken up into two 2-hour sessions, held one week apart. You will be part of a small group of women and non-binary students discussing the appearance ideal and how to fight back against it.
The proposed intention of this project is to begin a conversation around women and femme-presenting bodies and the rigorous expectations placed on them. Please be aware that stereotypically “feminine” pronouns are the default for this session, but extra accommodations have been made to make sure that the basic information learned is applicable to all genders.
You can request The Body Project for you and your friends/organization by emailing us at cii@ucdenver.edu.
Please note: the Body Project is not group therapy or treatment for eating disorders. If you are concerned that you or a friend are struggling with an eating disorder, please call Counseling Center Services at 303-315-7270. To learn more about any of the programs & events listed above, email the Women & Gender Center at cii@ucdenver.edu.
From the City of Denver: Commission for People with Disabilities Meeting
Next date: Tuesday, March 07, 2023, 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
Virtual Meeting Information:
https://denvergov-org.zoom.us/j/87545907215
Meeting ID: 875 4590 7215
WORLDDENVER’S 10-YEAR CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
Presented by Raymond James
International Women’s Day 2023 Luncheon
Featuring Jane Marie Chen, honoring Friendship Bridge and Lucille Echohawk.
When: March 8, 2023, from 11:30 AM – 01:00 PM MT
Admission: $150.00
Location: Seawell Ballroom – Denver Center for the Performing Arts. 1101 13th St. Denver, CO 80204
From the Women & Gender Center (a program of CII: the Center for Identity and Inclusion):
LEAD Workshop: Women & Gender Empowerment ~ Self Advocacy in the Workplace
Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
… How do we advance ourselves through our career journey?
… Does saying “no” or setting boundaries at the workplace make you feel uncomfortable?
This workshop examines how to implement career management and self-advocacy techniques in the workplace so we can have meaningful careers that engage who we are as a professional and human beings.
Zoom Meeting https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/91256409385
Presenters: Maxwell Cornett & Tasia Derrera, Women & Gender Center
Host: Student Life & Campus Community
Littleton: Inclusive Higher Ed
PEAK PARENT CENTER WEBINAR: PATHWAYS TO INCLUSIVE HIGHER EDUCATION
Join Inclusive Higher Ed and the PEAK Parent Center for a free online workshop discussing pathways to inclusive higher education in CO.
When: Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 12:00 pm1:00 pm. Register Here
Also from the Women & Gender Center: Ethical Non-Monogamy Panel
Come listen to our panel of Auraria-affiliated folks talk about how they practice
Ethical Non-Monogamy and the joys they have experienced!
Phoenix Center at Auraria and Gender Institute for Teaching & Advocacy
Where: Tivoli Multicultural Lounge
When: Thursday, March 9, from 12:30-1:45 pm
Next, with a focus on supporting the success of UG students and Grad students who identify as Latino/Latinx/Latiné,
Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) INTERSECTIONALITY SERIES – VIRTUAL MEETING COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023 10AM-1PM MDT
Dr. Michelle M. Espino will discuss her article entitled “Exploring the Role of Community Cultural Wealth in Graduate School Access and Persistence for Mexican American PhDs”. Leslie Patricia Luqueño, Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University, will discuss her forthcoming chapter, “Framing the Future: Exploring how the Children of Latinx Immigrants Connect Past, Present, and Future during the College Decision-Making Process.”
Framing the Future: Exploring how the Children of Latinx Immigrants Connect Past, Present, and Future during their College Decision-Making Process
When: March 11, 2023
History Colorado Center 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Price: $35 Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
The Women’s History Symposium is a gathering of scholars that will explore how women’s history is found in unexpected places and through non-traditional techniques. The day will feature multiple panel discussions, presentations, lunch, and a keynote. This forum for sharing new research, interpretation, representation, and newly collected artifacts and archives is designed for educators, museum professionals, researchers, and individuals from all walks of life.
Please use this discount code Access40 if you are experiencing financial hardship and the price of the ticket is a barrier to your participation (i.e. students, no or low-income households).