PCDI DISABILITY SYMPOSIUM

PCDI: The inaugural President’s Commission for Disability Issues has developed a disability symposium for SRU students on November 24th from 8:00am-2:00pm in the Smiths Student Center to facilitate professional development as well as awareness of the study of disability. Conferences, training, presentations and lectures will be held throughout the day. A schedule of the day’s events include:

• 8:00-9:25 AM Free Communication presentations
• 9:40-11:15 AM Round Table presentations
• 11:15-12:10 PM Poster Presentations
• 11:30-12:00 PM Hands-On Demonstration presentation
• 11:30-12:10 PM Extended Free Communication presentation
• 12:15-2:15 PM Keynote Speech  - Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham

Aaron "Wheelz" is a 22 year old wheelchair motocross athlete from Las Vegas who was born with Spina Bifida which is a defect of the spinal cord resulting in him not being able to use his legs. He never let that stop him though he started skating around at skate parks at the age of 8 and now he is traveling the country speaking and performing. For more information on Aaron check out his bio http://www.aaronfotheringham.com/bio/