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University to observe Disabilities Awareness Week

Student Council and the Learning Needs and Evaluation center are sponsoring a series of activities for Disability Awareness Week, which began yesterday.

The events include a selection of films dealing with the theme of disabled persons. The movies will run from 1-3 p.m. in Clemons Library.

In addition to the films, the groups sponsored a workshop for students with disabilities yesterday.

Other activities include a disability resource fair to be held in the Commonwealth Room of Newcomb Hall today and a Students with Disabilities Panel Discussion and video in Clemons Library tomorrow.

--Compiled by Matt Galati

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