Month: May 2016

Join us for the first public meeting of the Faculty Coalition for Disability Rights (FCDR)

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When: Thursday May 5, 2016, 10:00-noon
Where: 330 Wheeler Hall, The English Department Lounge
Guest Speaker: Larry Paradis, co-founder of Disability Rights Advocates in Berkeley, CA.

A newly formed organization on the UC Berkeley campus, the Faculty Coalition for Disability Rights (FCDR) now has over fifty members. This meeting will give us an opportunity to become acquainted and share our concerns about the state of disability rights at UC Berkeley. Prospective members welcome!

At the meeting:

  • FCDR officers will describe our founding and previous actions.
  • Larry Paradis, co-founder of Disability Rights Advocates, will give a legal perspective on Berkeley’s progress in achieving a campus environment that respects the rights of people with disabilities, including a status update on key Berkeley disability litigation, such as the student-generated Gustafson class action suit.
  • Our members will share current concerns and future goals.

We look forward to seeing you. If you have questions or need any disability accommodations in order to attend, including communication services, please contact ucbdisabilityrights@gmail.com.