President George Bush, Sr. signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. This step in disability history, and others are explored in the
Disability Studies minor at WIND. The minor provides courses for both undergraduate and graduate students to gain knowledge about disability studies through a variety of courses. Students learn about disability history, cultural studies, and the interdisciplinary nature of disability studies. Minor students have the opportunity for personal interest exploration as well with independent study and practicum courses.
The WIND speaker series welcomed photographer and author Kevin Connolly and "The Rolling Exhibition" to the University of Wyoming. Connolly, who was born without legs, traveled the world on his skateboard. While traveling, he snapped photographs of people curiously sneaking a peak at him and wondering, "What happened to his legs?" To see the photographs visit
Connolly's website. Check back for updates for the 2010-2011 WIND speaker series.
In May 2010, three students graduated with a
Disability Studies minor. The graduates represent the diversity of the minor with studies in a variety of departments: Stephanie Ingalls, communication disorders; Katie Lancaster, social work; and Jennifer Tracey, education. Graduates from this minor program have gone on to work within fields of social work, government, developmental disability advocacy, criminal justice, and to graduate studies.
John and Dianne Culhane attended the WIND Assistive Technology Resource program's first Vendor Venue in Casper. Dianne, interested in assistive technology, was looking for a communication device. The venue hosted assistive technology vendors from all over the region to present devices to Wyoming teachers, professionals, and residents. Continue to the rest of the
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The Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND) is a member of the national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). WIND works to assist individuals with developmental disabilities, their families, professionals, and University of Wyoming students through education, training, community services, and early intervention.
WIND envisions a Wyoming where all people can participate in everyday community life as they choose. Our commitment to be consumer driven allows us to fully realize the needs and values of all citizens with disabilities, especially developmental disabilities.
