Accessibility
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‘Design Thinking for Accessibility’ boot camp at Wond’ry Nov. 10
Poor lighting can have a significant impact on a campus' accessibility and shape the college experience of students with disabilities. In this DIVE boot camp, we'll apply the human-centered design process to address the following challenge: How might we improve accessibility at night for the vision- and mobility-impaired? Read MoreNov 5, 2018
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Kaufman discusses re-imagining disability for the 21st century during keynote address
Jonathan Kaufman, a nationally recognized leader in the diversity and disability arena, discussed the importance of businesses, governments and education systems evolving to be more inclusive of people with disabilities during a recent Vanderbilt lecture. Read MoreNov 2, 2018
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Former White House policy adviser on diversity and disability to speak at Vanderbilt Oct. 25
Jonathan Kaufman will deliver a keynote talk on Oct. 25 as part of Vanderbilt’s InclusAbility campaign kickoff and Disability Awareness Month. Read MoreOct 17, 2018
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InclusAbility campaign to bring awareness, more inclusive lens to disability identities
Ensuring that all students, faculty and staff with disabilities, both visible and invisible, are provided with equal opportunities to fully avail themselves of all that Vanderbilt has to offer is the aim of a new campaign. The effort kicks off with a celebration Oct. 4. Read MoreSep 28, 2018
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Paralympian, disability rights scholar to speak at McGugin Center Oct. 9
Anjali Forber-Pratt, an elite wheelchair racer and Peabody College professor, will discuss "The Paralympic Movement" Oct. 9 as part of a new series sponsored by Vanderbilt's Sports and Society Initiative. Read MoreSep 27, 2018
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FutureVU releases comprehensive vision for development of campus
A holistic vision for the physical development of campus over the next 20 to 30 years is now available on the FutureVU website. Read MoreMay 16, 2018
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Paralympian, disability rights scholar to speak at South Korean conference
Forber-Pratt is an elite wheelchair racer who earned two bronze medals at the Paralympic Games. Read MoreJan 26, 2018
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FutureVU begins spring semester by continuing efforts to engage campus community
The FutureVU team is providing key project updates to kick off a busy spring semester. Read MoreJan 25, 2018
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Zeppos engages campus community about FutureVU core values, next steps
Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday featuring key updates about FutureVU. The topics of accessibility, mobility and transportation, and sustainability were highlighted. Read MoreOct 19, 2017
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Chancellor’s Town Hall focusing on campus accessibility, transportation and mobility, and sustainability set for Oct. 17
The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting about prominent updates regarding FutureVU. This will take place Oct. 17 in the Student Life Center BOT Room. Read MoreOct 9, 2017
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‘Dismantling Ableism’ to feature panel of disability advocates Oct. 26
Disability advocates will share their personal and professional journeys and discuss how to dismantle ableism. Read MoreOct 4, 2017
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VKC workshops to discuss disability resources related to health care, HS transition, accessing services
Disability resources related to health care, transition from high school, and accessing disability service information will be the focus of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Spring 2017 Britt Henderson Training Series. Read MoreJan 25, 2017