Geri Jewel will give a presentation, “Walking Straight: Transcending Disability and Embracing Sexual Identity,” on Thursday, October 16, 7:00–8:30 p.m., in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library, Penn State University Park. The presentation will also be on MediaSite Live (http://tinyurl.com/JewellPS). Jewell, an actress, comedienne, disabilities advocate, is the author of the autobiographical, “I’m Walking As Straight As I Can.” A book signing will follow and the book will be available for sale.

Jewell’s presentation is one of several events on campus during October for Disabilities Awareness Month. The presentation is sponsored by the University Libraries’ Adaptive Technology and Services; LGBTA Student Resource Center; Educational Equity Office of the Vice Provost; and the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity.

For more information or if you anticipate needing accessibility accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Susan Hayya at shh2@psu.edu or 814-865-0284.