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Administration Equity Council Newsletter - Summer 2024

September 3, 2024

Wheelchair basketball creates connection, community

The Paralympics shines a light on athletes with disabilities and builds excitement around competitive adaptive sports. UCLA Recreation’s Adaptive Program Coordinator Michael Garafola is working to expand the adaptive sports landscape on campus with various adaptive sports and recreational opportunities, including wheelchair basketball, which is open to all.

September 3, 2024

Events

Gather your friends and family for some fantastic free and low-cost activities in our local area. It’s an incredible location to explore culture, learn, have fun and connect with others. From museum days, exhibits and evenings of music, art, food, and drink, and events highlighting National Hispanic American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month, here are just a sample of things to look forward to.

September 3, 2024

Terminology

Language is a crucial tool for fostering diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Learn more about respectful language to use when speaking to and about individuals living with disabilities. Terms are published in “The Inclusive Language Handbook: A Guide to Better Communication & Transformational Leadership” by Jackie Ferguson and Roxanne Bellamy. For more, see the Administration Equity Council's EDI Glossary of Terms.

September 3, 2024

Resources

The 2024 Paralympics in Paris are here! Meet British swimmer, world finalist and British record holder Will Perry as he shares his story of success that challenges behaviors towards people with conditions of dwarfism. Also check out A Winning Mindset, the official podcast of the Paralympic Games, and stay up to date on all the action by bookmarking the official website of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. 

September 3, 2024

Quick Tip - Understanding Disability Etiquette

Disability etiquette encompasses guidelines and practices that promote dignity, accessibility and inclusivity when interacting with people of all abilities. By fostering genuine respect and understanding, we can create environments where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about this important topic and take away some fantastic tips.