Summer Study 2020 - Thursday, July 23

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:30

Phase 1:

Intro to Web Design: Work on learning the tools you'll need to make the DO-IT Summer Study 2020 website.

Today's Agenda:

  • Announcements, Identify Goals & Action Items
  • Break into Teams: Build the DO-IT Summer Study 2020 website!
  • Report out, set goals & action items for the next session
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 10:00 to 11:30

Phase 2:

Rooted In Rights: Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we'll use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You'll learn the basics of free apps and edit your own video. Finally, you'll ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 13:30 to 15:00

Phase 1 and 2:

College Life: In this session you will be put in to small groups to meet with mentors with disabilities to talk about what college was/is like for them. 

Instructions: You will be getting into groups to talk to older mentors with disabilities. After the introductions as a main group, you will go to a breakout room with your group. Below are some sample questions you can ask. Feel free to go beyond what is listed here!

Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 16:30 to 18:30

Phase 1 and 2:

Watch a Movie: Join DO-IT Staff in watching a movie of choice! Students can answer a poll to vote in on what movie they'd be interested in watching together.