Author Archives: Patrick Burke
UCLA Disability History & Awareness Week 2012
Organized by the University Committee on Disability: Please join us all week beginning October 8 for a full range of disability related events: from community engagement to art to athletics. Also don’t miss the Preview Art Show, running October 1-5. … Continue reading
UCLA creates Lt. Columbo Memorial Scholarship Fund
Students with disabilities will be among those sought out for a new scholarship. UCLA has received a $3 million bequest from the estate of actor Peter Falk. It will be used to create full tuition scholarships for incoming undergraduates, beginning … Continue reading
Christine Littleton Named UCLA Vice Provost for Diversity and Faculty Development
We congratulate our friend and colleague Christine Littleton on her appointment as Vice Provost for Diversity and Faculty Development. For an excellent overview of her career working for the cause of increasing inclusion and diversity, including disability rights, please read: … Continue reading
Department Of Justice Announces New ADA Rules
The US Department of Justice has announced new regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act affecting Title II (Government entities) and Title III (places of business). Both sets of regulations include changes relating to: Ticket sales and accessible seating; Service … Continue reading