Fleming College

Fleming College welcomes keynote speaker John Draper on Wednesday, March 19 as part of a week of events promoting awareness of the issues facing people with disabilities. John is well known as a passionate advocate for inclusive and accessible communities. A Journalism graduate from Durham College, John has enhanced his communications skills through work experience with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the Innovation Centre at Durham College and the Oshawa This Week community newspaper.  His “Together We Rock” presentations inspire and engage participants everywhere he goes.Did you know 11 per cent of Fleming students declare having a disability? Most able-bodied people have little or no awareness of the everyday battles of those who live with a disability.  These disabilities may often be invisible as well, such as learning disabilities. The Fleming Diversity Office has organized this event to build awareness and welcomes students, staff, faculty and community members to participate in the entire week of activities.  Monday, March 17 Noon in Room 515Cindy Foulon of the Learning Disabilities Association of Peterborough leads a workshop on learning disabilities.Tuesday, March 1810 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Room 515Disability awareness workshops:  Experience what it’s like to move around in a wheelchair or cope with vision loss or a hearing impairment.  Sessions begin in 515 but are experienced in various parts of the building.  Registration required … contact Charleston at cstella@flemingc.on.caWednesday, March 19 1 p.m. in Lecture Hall 519Keynote speaker John Draper10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the main foyerInformation displays: community agencies such as Community Living and The Canadian Hearing Society will also be available to talk with you about their services and how you can make a difference. Thursday, March 20 Noon in the Steele CentreThe Global Café: Film presentationFor more information on John Draper, go to: http://www.togetherwerock.com/For info on Disability Services at Fleming, go to: http://fleming0.flemingc.on.ca/lrc/referral/SPECIAL/teacher.htmDiversity Events bring together students, teachers, staff and community members to celebrate and learn about issues of diversity and global citizenship.  For more information about the event, or to volunteer, contact the Diversity Office at 705-749-5520 ext. 1179 or debharri@flemingc.on.ca"Fleming College believes that diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of global citizenship, equity and success for both students and staff. Our actions demonstrate that we are committed on an ongoing basis to removing barriers and to actively evolving a culture of respect, recognition, accommodation and celebration of each others’ unique contributions to Fleming’s learning and working environment."