Western has designated March as Disability Awareness Month. The college marks this month to celebrate and raise awareness of the experiences of people with disabilities. To work towards this goal, Western will host a panel discussion with community members, former and current Western students and advocacy groups, and parents of children with disabilities. This event is open to the public and takes place at 7:00 PM on March 29 at the Rock Springs campus in room 3650.

Western’s Wellbeing & Accessibility Office organized this panel for a second year to provide a venue for community members to share, learn, and ask questions regarding disabilities. Not all disabilities are able to be “seen” and are very real for those they affect. Disabilities may be cognitive, developmental, intellectual, mental, physical, sensory, or a combination of multiple factors.

There will be an opportunity for Q&A by audience members during the discussion. Please contact Accessibility Specialist Lyndsey Love with questions, 307-382-1806 or e-mail llove@westernwyoming.edu.