[The Society of the Griffins] Disability Advocate to speak at Williams Oct. 21, 7pm

[Rufus Shamberger]

Griffins,

If you’re not currently aware, Haben Girma who was the first DeafBlind person to graduate from Harvard Law School will be speaking at the 62 Center MainStage on Monday, October 21st at 7pm. Our group advisor GL Wallace, who works in the Accessibility Office, would love to see as many Griffins in the crowd as possible. More information can be found in the email below from GL.

Best,
RJ Shamberger
Co-President

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> From: "G.L. Wallace" <glw3 at williams.edu>
> Subject: Disability Advocate to speak at Williams Oct. 21, 7pm
> Date: October 17, 2019 at 6:09:38 PM EDT
> To: Rufus Shamberger <rjs9 at williams.edu>, Say Say Rivers <sjr4 at williams.edu>, Sean Fontellio <scf6 at williams.edu>
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> Gentlemen,
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> I'm writing to bring your attention to an upcoming event at Williams College.  I would very much like to see the Griffin's represented in some capacity.  
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> On October 21, 2019 Williams is hosting a lecture by Haben Girma.  Ms. Girma, is a lawyer and noted Disability Advocate. Ms. Girma was also the first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School.  She will be speaking for an hour at the 62 Center beginning at 7pm.  
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> We are extremely excited for Haben's visit to Williams.  Haben's observations as the child of immigrants from Eritrea and on navigating forms of ableism at a preeminent, academic institution may be particularly germane for our students, faculty and staff as well as members of the surrounding community.  
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> Here is some additional information about Haben and the parameters of the event:
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> Event Date: 10/21/2019 (7pm-8pm/Q&A and reception to follow)
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> Venue: '62 Center for Theater and Dance : https://62center.williams.edu/ <https://62center.williams.edu/>
> Speaker Name : Haben Girma
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> Event Description:
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> The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities.
> President Obama named her a White House Champion of Change. She received the Helen Keller Achievement Award, and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30.
> Haben travels the world teaching organizations about the utility of accessibility. She’s a talented storyteller who helps people frame difference as an asset.
> Her best selling book Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law was featured in the New York Times, Oprah Magazine, People, The Wall Street Journal, and the Today Show.
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> Haben will give a one hour lecture with audience Q&A at the '62 Center. After her talk, there will be an audience meet and greet. Haben will also have lunch on Monday at 12:30 at the Faculty Club with about 10 students.  It would please my grizzled heart to have one or more of you gentlemen in attendance. If one or more of you can make it, let me know by Friday, please....
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> https://habengirma.com/book/ <https://habengirma.com/book/>
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> https://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/video/haben-girma-harvard-law-s-first-deafblind-graduate-on-fighting-for-equal-opportunity-65773125777 <https://www.nbcnews.com/know-your-value/video/haben-girma-harvard-law-s-first-deafblind-graduate-on-fighting-for-equal-opportunity-65773125777>
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> Please get in touch if you have any questions....
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> GL
> G.L. Wallace, PhD
> Director of Accessible Education
> ADA/504 Officer
> Williams College
> Paresky Center, Room 203E
> 39 Chapin Hall Drive
> Williamstown, MA 01267
> 413 597 4978
> glw3 at williams.ed <mailto:glw3 at williams.edu>u
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> Pronouns: He/Him/His
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> If you are a student with an immediate need and you haven't received a response within twenty four hours, please call or text me at 413 200 7997.

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