He's a dad, considering American society as it relates to his son Jamie, who has Down syndrome. Sponsored by the 2000-2001 Distinguished Speakers Series, his talk is also a part of Disabilities Awareness Week on campus.
Admission is free and open to the public.
One of the interesting things about disability law is that potentially it is the most sweeping and universal of the civil rights laws, at least in theory. In practice, the courts have backed down. They were too disabled for employment but not so disabled as to be covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It's an extraordinary thing. From singers and dancers with disabilities to panel discussions and faculty exchanges, the activities for Disabilities Awareness Week at UD are designed to raise public awareness and understanding of people with disabilities and the contributions they make to the communities in which they live and serve.