Media Advisory: Berkeley College to Host Virtual Conversation with Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker about Diversity in the DeafBlind Community
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Senior Director, Communications and External Relations
973-200-1099
KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu
WHAT: Berkeley College Accessibility Services and the Helen Keller National Center will present “The Diversity in the DeafBlind Community,” a virtual event focused on accessibility, empowerment, and inclusion.
Speakers include Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Doug Roland (Thursday, February 9) and Wendy Chouinard, Coordinator of Curriculum and Training, Helen Keller National Center (Thursday, February 9 and Friday, February 10). Roland was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film for his 2019 film, Feeling Through.
Participants will learn:
- To understand diversity among the DeafBlind community.
- Practical ways to increase inclusion of DeafBlind students with respectful interactions.
- Accessibility tips that foster student empowerment.
WHEN: The event is free, but registration is required.
Thursday, February 9, 2023, 5 to 6 p.m. (An ASL-to-English interpreter will be provided.)
Friday, February 10, 2023, 1 to 2 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: Katherine Wu, Director of Accessibility Services, Berkeley College, at KNW@BerkeleyCollege.edu.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kelly Depsee, Senior Director, Communications and External Relations, Berkeley College, at KME@BerkeleyCollege.edu.
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