LUNCH-AND-LEARN EVENTBASELINE OF COMPLIANCE: THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND THE REHABILITATION ACT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLANDSeptember 26, 2025, marks the 52nd anniversary of the passage of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a landmark civil rights law introduced to promote greater opportunities for individuals with disabilities in service delivery and employment, which laid the groundwork for the introduction of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.Today, we honor this milestone while recognizing the work still ahead by inviting you to us on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 12:00PM-1:00PM, to learn about the methodology and framework for administering compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.One (1) of every four (4) adults in the United States has a visible or invisible disability, and 44% of adults with Intellectual Developmental Disability, ages 21-64, are in the labor force. Disability rights are civil rights, and now more than ever, public entities, such as the University of Rhode Island, must make efforts to meet compliance requirements that lead to greater access to programs, services, and activities.Participants are invited to submit questions in advance by emailing: equalopportunity-group@uri.edu.EVENT INFORMATIONRegistration Link: https://rhody.webex.com/weblink/register/rac4bb460607c9aa6d639902cba650b81Date: Monday, October 6, 2025, 12PM-1PMFormat: Lunch-and-Learn (Webex)Guest Speakers: -Jake Avakian, Business Analyst, Office of Equal Opportunity -Kara Larsen, Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Risk Management -Markeisha J. Miner, Vice President, Community, Equity, and DiversityPresenter: Dorca P. Smalley, Director, Office of Equal OpportunityTopics:Function of the Office of Equal OpportunityRole of the ADA/Section 504 CoordinatorEstablishing a Baseline of Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act at the University of Rhode IslandDefining Scope and JurisdictionCampus PartnersIf you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this remote event, please call 401-874-4009 or email equalopportunity-group@uri.edu at least five (5) business days in advance of the event. While it may not always be possible to accommodate individuals who miss this deadline, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate each person. For TTY assistance, please call the R.I. Relay Service at 711.

URI Department of Art and Art History presentsREVELATIONS! Education: Behind The Curtain – In Words and Images Exhibition September 15- December 11Join us for a reception and art conversations on September 17 4:30-7 in Lippitt Hall 401What is it like being in the classroom? What challenges do educator’s face? What restrictions are there preventing education from occurring? Are the requirements, expectations and limitations changing the way Educators function? What are the successes - giving students the opportunity to find their expressive voice?This exhibit will include the artwork and voices of a group of area educators from public, private and independent educational settings on all levels. The artist/educators will share their creative voices in various forms of expression as they also reflect on the challenges and celebrations they experience in and out of the classroom.Among the more than twenty artists are: Mary Jane Andreozzi, Deanna Camputaro, Ruth Clegg, Raff Diaz, Raphael Diaz, Tamara Diaz, Melanie Ducharme, Adam Ferbert, Susan Garland, Melissa Guillet, Catherine Davis-Hayes, Chris Kelley, Susan Kolenda, Jason Robert LaClair, Don Mays, Kerry Murphy, Sam Peck, Lisa Marie Ricci-Russo, Monique Rolle-Johnson, Jade Sisti, Janice Lee Strain, John Tedeschi, Katie Walck.On exhibit in URI Lippitt Hall (3rd & 4th floor), Green Hall and The Higgins Welcome CenterOpen To Monday – Friday 7:30-4:30, closed weekends and holidaysFor information: (401)286-4620/ spennell@uri.eduVisit URInvolved for complete event details.

URI Department of Art and Art History presentsREVELATIONS! Education: Behind The Curtain – In Words and Images Exhibition September 15- December 11Join us for a reception and art conversations on September 17 4:30-7 in Lippitt Hall 401What is it like being in the classroom? What challenges do educator’s face? What restrictions are there preventing education from occurring? Are the requirements, expectations and limitations changing the way Educators function? What are the successes - giving students the opportunity to find their expressive voice?This exhibit will include the artwork and voices of a group of area educators from public, private and independent educational settings on all levels. The artist/educators will share their creative voices in various forms of expression as they also reflect on the challenges and celebrations they experience in and out of the classroom.Among the more than twenty artists are: Mary Jane Andreozzi, Deanna Camputaro, Ruth Clegg, Raff Diaz, Raphael Diaz, Tamara Diaz, Melanie Ducharme, Adam Ferbert, Susan Garland, Melissa Guillet, Catherine Davis-Hayes, Chris Kelley, Susan Kolenda, Jason Robert LaClair, Don Mays, Kerry Murphy, Sam Peck, Lisa Marie Ricci-Russo, Monique Rolle-Johnson, Jade Sisti, Janice Lee Strain, John Tedeschi, Katie Walck.On exhibit in URI Lippitt Hall (3rd & 4th floor), Green Hall and The Higgins Welcome CenterOpen To Monday – Friday 7:30-4:30, closed weekends and holidaysFor information: (401)286-4620/ spennell@uri.eduVisit URInvolved for complete event details.

This will be fundraising event similar to build a bear where we will bet selling halloween themed animals for people to build.Visit URInvolved for complete event details.

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