Introduction:

International Day of People with Disabilities falls on the 3rd of December each year, with the theme of “The future is accessible for 2019”. “The future is accessible” means that we must all, together, look towards a future where the barriers which stand in people’s way no longer exist.  We envisage a future where people can access a building without using stairs; where a person can access a ramp to the beach or can get a job without fear of discrimination; or can access a mainstream classroom. We take this opportunity to initiate the Disability Awareness Campaign in UNNC to raise awareness of inclusive and diversity on campus.

Event details：

1. Celebration for International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD)

Date & Time: 14:00 – 15:45pm, 1^st December   Venue: Siyuan Auditorium

UNNC Art Troupe, together with Yinzhou Disabilities Art Troupe will give us a fantastic show with all kinds of performance, including dancing, chorus, instrumental play, etc. It’s the first time UNNC Art Troupe performing together with local disabilities, and it is a great opportunity for you to experience inclusion and diversity.  Moreover, the Paralympic Rowing Champion Cheng Huang will give us an inspiring speech to share his experience before the performance. Please register here.

2. Workshop for students: See the classmate not the disability: How to be a better friend and ally to disabled students 

Date and Time: 13:30 – 15:00 or 15:30 – 17:00 2^nd December Venue: SAIC Studio

Lecturer: Dr Sarah Dauncey, she is a China disability specialist from the School of Sociology and Social Policy (UNUK).

This workshop takes a look at the ways in which we, as students at UNNC, can better understand disability and work to become better friends and allies to disabled students on campus. We will examine the ways in which our words, attitudes and actions can have much more of a negative impact on the experiences of a disabled student than their impairments, and think about ways in which we, as individuals and groups, can help to make UNNC a welcoming and respectful environment for all students. Registration will be open at 12am on  27^th November.

For session one, please register here.

For session two, please register here.

3. Workshop for staff: See the student not the disability: How to create a more inclusive student experience

Session one: 15:30 – 17:00, 3^rd December  Venue: PB201 or  

Session Two: 17:00 – 18:30, 4^th December, Venue: TB109

Lecturer: Dr. Sarah Dauncey

This workshop takes a look at the ways in which we, as staff at UNNC, can better understand disability and work to become teachers and support staff who are “disability confident”. We will examine the ways in which our words, attitudes and actions can have much more of a negative impact on the experiences of a disabled student than their impairments, and think about ways in which we, as individuals and teams, can help to make UNNC an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

For session one, please register here.

For session two, please register here.

4. Disability Role Play Workshop for students

Date & Time: 13:30 – 15:00, 3^rd December, Venue: SAIC Studio

Lecturer: Dr. Junlian Chen from the School of Special Education in Shanghai East China Normal University

To better understand the ideas of difference and equality by the group experience of people with disabilities, by doing so, we hope students could understand the difference between normal students and students with disabilities, to show respect and to practice equality. Registration will be open at 12 am on  27^th November. Please register here.

5. Disability Support Service Briefing

Date & time: 13:30 – 14:30, 4^th December, Venue: TB120

Hosted by Jean Wu, Disability Support Manager, Wellbeing Service

Disability Support provides student-led support to enable students with disabilities to flourish as independent learners. The workshop will introduce what kind of students could access the service and what support you could get. No registration, all are welcome.

6. Sitting Volleyball Game

Playing sitting volleyball has many benefits including keeping fit and meeting new people. Whatever your level or your ability, the game provides varying degrees of competition from social/recreational games to more competitive opportunities. Anyone interested in taking up the sport will find it both rewarding and enjoyable. Registration will be open at 12 am on  27^th November.

 Organizer: UNNC Disability Support – Wellbeing Service

Co-organizer: Ningbo Disabilities Federation, Department of Campus Life, Disability Liaison Officer Network, Sports Team, UNNC Art Troupe, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee