[Journalists] FW: Women with Disabilities in Science Radio Series Available Online, Free CD

[Campbell, Elizabeth]

Hi everyone!!

I wanted to pass this along.
This series, listed below is a great use of journalism.

Liz

Elizabeth Campbell
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Women with Disabilities in Science Radio Series Available Online, Free CD

ALBANY, NY (09/29/2010)(readMedia)-- WAMC Northeast Public Radio's Access to Advancement series about the opportunities for, and achievements of, women with disabilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), is now available online and on free CDs in time for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Part 1 of the series provides five fascinating stories that describe the latest practices, programs, and tools for supporting students with disabilities in their pursuit of STEM careers. Part 2 tells the compelling stories of five successful women with disabilities who are studying or working in STEM fields.

According to a 2007 report by the National Science Board, the U.S.'s performance and competitiveness in STEM fields is steadily declining. And many researchers indicate that women, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities represent a largely untapped talent pool. Dr. Angela Lee Foreman, assistant professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and one of the women profiled for Access to Advancement, explained "everyone has a unique talent that they can bring to the lab or the workplace. And we cannot afford to overlook these unique talents and skills."

The complete series is available via Flash Audio, podcast, and transcript at www.womeninscience.org, where visitors can also request free CDs. The site has many links to relevant websites and resources that students, educators, employers, and others can bring to their classrooms and workplaces to inform teaching, learning and hiring practices. "The CDs and online audio will be an excellent addition to National Disability Employment Awareness Month activities because the series is designed to increase the public's awareness of the capabilities and contributions of employees with disabilities," said series co-producer Glenn Busby. "We expect Access to Advancement to generate and inform important discussions about the role of people with disabilities in the workforce."

In addition to the online audio and free CDs, the series is being broadcast on WAMC's The Best of Our Knowledge and 51% radio programs. For more information, please call (800) 323-9262, ext. 169 or email womeninscience at wamc.org. Access to Advancement was made possible by support from the National Science Foundation's Research in Disabilities Education program under grant number HRD-0833247.

About WAMC: WAMC Northeast Public Radio is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio network broadcasting 24-hours-a-day to portions of seven New England and Middle Atlantic states. With 22 broadcast facilities, WAMC ranks among the most-listened-to public radio stations in the United States, with over 400,000 monthly listeners and 20,000 members. An affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International, WAMC is also one of the most prolific original producers of public radio-style programming in the nation, distributing a roster of award-winning segments and full-length news and information programs heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide, on the Internet via audio on-demand, and in 177 countries via Armed Forces Radio. For more information, please visit www.wamc.org.

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