[Prevscilist] FW: EVENT CHANGES: ADHD Talk This Evening!

[Danette Roberson]

From: Accessible Education Ctr GTF1 <aecgtf1 at uoregon.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2019 9:03 AM
To: Danette Roberson <danetter at uoregon.edu>
Subject: EVENT CHANGES: ADHD Talk This Evening!


Hello Everyone,



Important updates regarding the Disability Culture Events: Unfortunately, Sunshine 2.0's Body Movement Workshop at 12:00pm and Theater Performance at 5:30pm have been CANCELLED for today (Tuesday, November 12th) due to a snow storm in New York. We were really looking forward to hosting Sunshine 2.0, and we hope to still bring them to campus later this academic year.



*With that, we are still continuing the Disability Culture Events!* Please review the updated event itinerary for today (Tuesday, Nov 12th), as we will now be hosting a talk on ADHD (strengths & strategies) this evening!



Disability Culture Events NEW Schedule

*All events are FREE and open to the public!*



Tuesday, November 12th:

Erb Memorial Union (EMU) 145+146 Crater Lake Rooms​ (UO Campus)



12:00-5:00pm - Disability History Exhibit



5:00pm - Refreshments/food



5:30pm - Empowering Creative Minds: A Strengths-Based Approach to Understanding ADHD - Presentation by Kelsey Kuperm​an



Evening Talk Description:

The term “Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,” or ADHD, has gained buzzword status across academic settings in recent years. The reality is, however, that most people (even those of us carrying around an ADHD diagnosis) have not yet fully grasped an understanding of what it actually means (and feels like) to have ADHD. This engaging and interactive presentation is primarily designed to provide insight into the ADHD experience through a more informed, strengths-based lens and introduce creative strategies that may be particularly useful for students with ADHD. First, we will take a quick peek into the ADHD brain to briefly explore ADHD as a form of neurodiversity and to discuss how these brain differences can show up as strengths (creativity, curiosity, passion, “hyper-focusing”) and frustrating challenges (lack of motivation, difficulty getting started, trouble tracking time) for individuals with ADHD. Throughout the presentation, we will also discuss real-life examples of what it looks and feels like to navigate college with ADHD. Lastly, we will cover a range of strategies for students to try out, many of which are designed to build off of their inherent ADHD-related strengths, as well as specific strategies to better equip educators, providers, and support systems with the tools necessary to effectively support students with ADHD in their academic journeys.



Thank you for your flexibility with our last-minute changes. We look forward to still hosting a great series of events today in the EMU Crater Lake Rooms!



Warmly,



The Accessible Education Center & AccessAbility Student Union




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