Current Events
October 4, 2012
Disability Award Luncheon
On October 4, 2012, The Disabilities Summit Council will present the 8th Annual National Disability Awareness Month Luncheon at the Scenic Hills Country Club. Individuals from various organizations, agencies, service providers, and educational institutions will be recognized for their hard work, dedication and services they've provided to people with disabilities. The Honorable Wilson Robertson, Chairman, Escambia County Commissioner, District One, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.
October 15, 2012
Disability Awareness Day
On October 15, 2012, in observance of National Disability Awareness Month, the University of West Florida will present the 9th Annual Disability Awareness Day Program. UWF President, Dr, Judy Bense will read a Proclamation declaring October 15, 2012 as Disability Awareness Day at UWF. The program theme is "Real People, Real Impact: Celebrating Community and Changing Attitudes". This year we are honoring our disabled veterans on campus and in our community.
October 17, 2012
Mentoring Day
On October 17, 2012, UWF Faculty, Staff and Students have volunteered to participate in a Mentoring Day Program in recognition of National Disability Awareness Month. Students from the Project Search Program will spend a day with their mentors. The students will be involved in shadowing and some hands on experiences in a professional work place. This learning experience will assist them with exploring their options in choosing a career, while also providing them with some employability skills. The mentoring will be 8:30 am to 11:45 am and from noon to 1:00 pm; then, they will participate in a facilitated discussion of their experience with Dr. Vannee Cao-Nguyen, UWF, Student Disability Resource Center.
October 29, 2012
Wheelchair Basketball Game
On October 29, 2012, the University of West Florida will host the Mobile Patriots at the 11th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Game. The game is scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the UWF Field House Gym, Bldg. 54. Ms. Laura-Lee Minutello, who was crowned the 2012 Ms. Wheelchair Florida will be there along with local TV and radio personalities to play in the game. The Mobile Patriots will play 15 minute quarters against the Greek Organizations Team, Army ROTC Team, Air Force ROTC Team, the UWF Men's and Women's Basketball Teams, and the Pensacola Traveling Basketball Team, who are basketball players from our local high schools. There will also be entertainment, refreshments, and fun!
Past Events
October 4, 2011
National Disabilities Awareness Month Luncheon
On October 4, 2011, The Disabilities Summit Council will present the 7th Annual National Disabilities Awareness Month Luncheon at the Scenic Hills Country Club. For this event individuals will be honored for the hard work and services they've provided to people with disabilities. The Honorable Stephen R. Wise, Chairman, Senate Committee on Education, Pre-K through 12 will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
October 10, 2011
Mentoring Day
On October 10, 2011, UWF Faculty, Staff and Students have volunteered to participate in a Mentoring Day Program in recognition of National Disability Awareness Month. Students from the Project Search Program will spend a day with their mentors. The students will be involved in shadowing and some hands on experiences in a professional work place. This learning experience will assist them with exploring their options in choosing a career, while also providing them with some employability skills. The mentoring will be 8:30 am to 11:45 am and from noon to 1:00 pm; then, they will participate in a facilitated discussion of their experience with Dr. Brian Turner, UWF Counseling & Wellness Center.
October 18, 2011
Wheelchair Basketball
On October 18, 2011, Dr. Judy Bense, UWF President, will read a Proclamation declaring October 18, 2011 as Disability Awareness Day at the University of West Florida. Following the declaration, UWF will host the Mobile Patriots for its 10th Annual Wheelchair Basketball Game. The game will take place in the UWF Field House from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The Patriots will play four 15 minute quarters against the UWF Faculty/Staff Team, Army ROTC Team, Air Force ROTC Team, Greek Organizations Team, Media Team, and the UWF Men's and Women's Basketball Teams. Entertainment will be provided by the Pura Sabrosura Salsa Dance Club, Southern Edge Dance Center Team, UWF Cheerleaders and more.
Disability Awareness Nomination Form and Criteria