Panel discussion to explore non-apparent disabilities in higher education on April 10

Lisa Eikenburg

The SUNY Fredonia Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host a panel designed to explore and discuss the issues of non-apparent disabilities in higher education on Thursday, April 10 at 3:30 p.m. in Williams Center Room S204.

How the disabilities impact students, as well as the resources available at SUNY Fredonia, will be the focus of the discussion.

Panelists will include Jeffry Iovannone, visiting assistant professor of English and director of Women's and Gender Studies; Juli Legnard, a sophomore student; and Kathleen Magiera, associate professor of Curriculum and Instruction. The program is being coordinated by Chief Diversity Officer William Boerner.

Students, faculty, staff, and the general public are all welcome to attend the free discussion. Light refreshments will be served.

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