A lot of the work is redefining how people view disability. No matter how advanced we get technologically, we're always going to have disabilities, so it will be something leaders will have to deal with. Activities of Disability Awareness Week are planned by the 20 DASA members, and include movies that deal with disability issues, student and staff panel discussions, and hands-on technology presentations. Although the event is fun, we're trying to show what a person's life is like every day who is confined to a wheelchair. Student Senate recently proposed a new standing committee that will focus on campus safety, particularly how it relates to MTSU's growing population of students with physical disabilities.
Students currently have seats on two existing committees.
If students are on a committee they see some positive results from, they'll really want to stay. If Middle Tennessee students gain endorsement for the new committee, they'll give feedback on safety-related issues such as campus crosswalks, in addition to their current involvement in reviewing new construction plans and having input into campus programming.