CFDA Notes from Meeting 9/9/10

Brainstorming:

Ø     Class Announcement/Promotion of CFDA

·         Post flyers on bulletin boards

·         30 second announcement of CFDA,  Fact: there is a growing population  of students w/disabilities attending Rutgers, suggestions that can help a great deal through common courtesies such as:

1.      Leaving classroom doors open for the first 10mins of class, so that students w/disabilities have ample time, as well as a easy transition into classroom

2.      Leaving the seat closest to the door vacant, so students w/disabilities can have easy transition into classroom w/o disruptions

3.      Pamphlet that contains information about various disabilities, how many people suffer from disabilities in the world, the U.S. and Rutgers –Camden

Ø  Events/Programs

1.      CHALLENGE  to be Challenged

·         Students will get the opportunity to walk in the shoes of disabled students, through experiential games and tasks. Students will utilize crutches, wheelchairs, etc, and will have to do several things such as open doors, take a seat, while using disability aids

Ø  Inform Advisors/Rutgers Superior of reversible challenges

1.   take pictures of inconvenient access areas on campus

2.   bring it to the attention of the following

·         SGA

·         Pat Wallace/Monique

·         Mary Beth

·         Public Safety, etc