NICC Calmar is observing Ability Awareness Week

The NICC Calmar campus will be observing Abilities Awareness Week this Monday through Friday to promote awareness of persons with disabilities and to provide a forum for NICC students with disabilities to share their life and learning experiences.

The observance will begin with a program at 9:00 a.m. Monday that will include NICC President Dr. Liang Chee Wee reading the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Proclamation.

Monday afternoon a student panel will discuss how they have learned and lived with a disability.

Tuesday's events include an art exhibition featuring works from persons with disabilities.

Wednesday's events include a screening of the movie "Born on the Fourth of July" at 10 a.m., and a noon luncheon honoring servicemen and women, and veterans.

Throughout the week, breakout sessions will educate and share information about a variety of topics related to disabilities, including assistive technology, service animals, mental health, substance abuse, service-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dyslexia and community services that provide local assistance to persons with disabilities. During the week, a free will donation is available to contribute to the Asperger Retreat Fund.