Deaf Awareness Night:
“Church in American Sign Languageâ€
A celebration of Deaf culture and faith
Thursday, March 27, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: University of the Incarnate Word International Conference
Center conference hall, San Antonio, Texas
on Hildebrand at the northeast corner of its intersection with US 281
(location #35 on this map: http://www.uiw.edu/map/
)
Open to all interested persons, free of admission.
Doors open at 6:00 for seating.
This event is co-sponsored by Walk, Roll & Read student organization
and the Campus Activities Board, with the generous support of
Dr. Denise Doyle, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs;
Dr. Terry L. Dicianna, Chancellor; and
Dr. Donna Aronson, Dean, College of Humanities, Arts, and Social
Sciences
For more information, please ask Walk, Roll & Read President Rachel
Cywinski: [email protected]
Opening reception
Introduction of Walk, Roll & Read officers, event co-sponsors,
presenters and interpreters Rachel Cywinski, Walk, Roll & Read
president
Opening prayer/blessing Sr. Helena Monahan, Congregation Coordinator
of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio
“He is exalted†Northern Hills Sign Choir
History and mission of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word
of San Antonio Sister Helena Monahan
History and mission of San Francesco di Paola Catholic Deaf
congregation Brother Derrick Benedict Elkins and members
Sunday morning music ‘Hands of Color’ choir of San Antonio
Baptist Deaf Mission
The prayer that Jesus taught Janice Aronson of Northern Hills Deaf
Church
History and mission and Deaf mission teams to Mexico of Deaf Church
at Northern Hills (a United Methodist congregation) Pastor Sam
Carpenter and member Georgia Thompson
Community Bible Church Deaf missions to Moldova John Cage
Questions from audience
Closing prayer/blessing Brother Derrick Benedict Elkins
Deaf and hearing social time
Greeters and ushers for tonight’s event are UIW students in
American Sign Language classes instructed by Blanche Delgado.
Interpreters for tonight’s event are Sharon Johnson (RID CSC) and
Joanne Warren (BEI 2).
Walk, Roll & Read student organization
The purpose of Walk, Roll & Read is to advocate for students with
disabilities. It was founded during the 2007 – 2008 school year.
Officers: President: Rachel Cywinski
Vice President: Kevin Browning
Secretary: Steven Verghese
Treasurer: Oscár Perez
Advisors: Donald Ewers, Beth Villarreal
Walk, Roll & Read invites you to our regularly scheduled meetings:
Thursday, April 10
A conversation with Judy Babbitt and Steve Heying
Judy Babbitt is Disability Access Coordinator for the City of San
Antonio, and an expert at facilitating collaboration in implementing
accessibility transition plans. Steve Heying is the facilities manager
for the university. Requirements of the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the UIW accessibility survey, the UIW transition plan, and future
collaboration to increase accessibility will be discussed.
7:15 p.m. Burke-O’Mahony Room, Colbert Administration Building
Thursday, April 24
Rights of Workers with Disabilities
Prepare for your search for an internship, summer employment, or
permanent employment! An attorney with Advocacy, Inc. will share
information about the rights of persons with disabilities during the
application, hiring and employment processes.
7:15 p.m. Burke-O’Mahony Room, Colbert Administration Building
For more information: Rachel Cywinski: [email protected]
Steven Verghese: [email protected]
University of the Incarnate Word location map:
http://www.uiw.edu/map/
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