On Wednesday, March 1, Syracuse University will join with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to hold a Disability Day of Mourning candlelight vigil to remember people with disabilities who have been murdered by family members or caregivers.
The vigil will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. on the Kenneth A. Shaw Quadrangle, in front of Hendricks Chapel. In the event of inclement weather, the vigil will be held at the Disability Cultural Center, 230 Schine Student Center.
The vigil is open to all. Students, faculty, staff and community members with and without disabilities are encouraged to participate. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be available. For accommodations or questions, contact Priya Penner at ppenner@syr.edu.
For more information about this event, read more at SU News.