Tufts Disabilities Awareness Week draws to a close

Disabilities Awareness Week, an annual spring event that aims to educate the campus community on issues that relate to disabilities, came to an end yesterday. The event, which provided Tufts students with the opportunity to participate in several activities, was co-sponsored by the Leonard Carmichael Society's Caring Helps in Living with Disabilities (CHILD) and Eyes for Others programs. "It is important for people to expand their perspectives on issues like this, either through direct service, education, or advocacy," said Shalini Mehta, co-coordinator for CHILD. "We wanted [to present] a variety of events, so people could choose how they might want to get involved with the program."